“Edgy and complex.” —People, Best New Books
“A twisty and pacy thriller.” —Nita Prose, #1New York Timesbestselling author ofThe Maidseries

A woman’s brunch with friends quickly turns dark in this gripping thriller fromNew York Timesbestselling author Lisa Unger

Ana Blacksmith has gathered her closest friends and sister Vera for a brunch to celebrate her recent breakup from her boyfriend Paul. But when shocking news about Paul arrives, all eyes are on Ana, the angry ex with a bad reputation. Suspicions only intensify when Ana’s best friend falls deathly ill after the brunch.

But Ana is not the only one who had a score to settle with Paul. As the investigation unfolds, rumors of a secret network that uses ancient methods to obtain justice begin to emerge. Vengeance is sweet, but it can also be deadly. Ana and Vera are determined to find the truth before Ana takes the fall and their own long-buried history comes to light.

Check out these other gripping thrillers from Lisa Unger:

• Under My Skin
• The Stranger Inside
• Confessions on the 7:45
• Last Girl Ghosted
• Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six
• The New Couple in 5B
• Close Your Eyes and Count to 10
• She Was Never Here (coming March 2027!)