From the New York Times bestselling author of All the Missing Girls and “master of suspense, Megan Miranda” (Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Girl), a thrilling mystery about a group of former classmates who reunite to mark the tenth anniversary of a tragic accident—only to have one of the survivors disappear, casting fear and suspicion on the original tragedy. Seven hours in the past. Seven days in the present. Seven survivors remaining. Who would you save?A decade ago, two vans filled with high school seniors on a school service trip crashed into a Tennessee ravine—a tragedy that claimed the lives of multiple classmates and teachers. The nine students who managed to escape the river that night were irrevocably changed. A year later, after one of the survivors dies by suicide on the anniversary of the crash, the rest of them make a pact: to come together each year to commemorate that terrible night. To keep one another safe. To hold one another accountable. Or both. Their annual meeting place, a house on the Outer Banks, has long been a refuge. But by the tenth anniversary, Cassidy Bent has worked to distance herself from the tragedy, and from the other survivors. Shes changed her mobile number. Shes blocked the others email addresses. This year, she is determined to finally break ties once and for all. But on the day of the reunion, she receives a text with an obituary attached: another survivor is gone. Now they are seven—and Cassidy finds herself hurling back toward the group, wild with grief—and suspicion. Almost immediately, something feels off this year. Cassidy is the first to notice when Amaya, annual organizer, slips away, overwhelmed. This wouldnt raise alarm except for the impending storm. Suddenly, theyre facing the threat of closed roads and surging waters…again. Then Amaya stops responding to her phone. After all theyve been through, she wouldnt willfully make them worry. Would she? And—as they promised long ago—each survivor will do whatever he or she can do to save one another. Wont they? A propulsive and chilling locked-box mystery filled with the dazzling hairpin twists that are the authors signature, The Only Survivors is New York Times-bestselling author Megan Mirandas best novel yet.
In the captivating novel "The Only Survivors" by Megan Miranda, readers are transported to a small town where a chilling discovery unearths long-buried secrets and threatens to tear the community apart. As the story unfolds, a group of friends embark on a daring expedition into the depths of an underground cave system, seeking adventure and a chance to escape their mundane lives. However, their thrill-seeking adventure takes a sinister turn when they stumble upon the remains of a missing person, a discovery that sends shockwaves through the town.
The Only Survivors masterfully blends elements of mystery, suspense, and psychological thriller, drawing readers into a web of intrigue and deceit. As the investigation into the remains intensifies, the friends find themselves caught in a dangerous game of cat and mouse, where their past actions and hidden motives come to light. Megan Miranda skillfully crafts a narrative that keeps readers on the edge of their seats, questioning the intentions of each character and the dark secrets they harbor.
With its intricate plot twists and exploration of the human psyche, The Only Survivors delves into themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of one's actions. The novel challenges readers to confront the hidden corners of their own hearts and the lengths they might go to protect the ones they love. Megan Miranda's evocative writing style brings the characters to life, making readers feel as if they are right there alongside them, navigating the treacherous path between truth and lies.
As the story progresses, the lines between friend and foe blur, and the boundaries of trust are tested. The Only Survivors is a gripping tale that explores the lengths people will go to protect their secrets and the devastating consequences that can follow. Megan Miranda's ability to create a palpable sense of suspense and psychological tension ensures that readers will be utterly captivated until the very last page.
