A girl’s vanishing draws a detective into the crimes and mysteries of her own past in a shocking novel of psychological suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of The Fourth Girl.
Detective Sergeant Midge Kennedy and her lifelong pals Talia and Kelly have reunited on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the disappearance of their friend Caroline, hoping to put that summer of loss behind them. But as the season draws to a close in Mulberry Bay, Midge is plunged into a missing person case with unsettling ties to the past.
Ordinarily, she wouldn’t suspect foul play when a sixteen-year-old girl is just a few hours late getting home on a beautiful summer afternoon. But her investigation yields a shocking glimpse of a familiar face, and mounting coincidences link Sarah Greene’s vanishing to Caroline’s.
The clues lead to Haven Cliff, an abandoned Gilded Age estate that’s been the stuff of cursed legend for generations. It’s also Kelly’s new home, restored after decades of ruin. Midge suspects that the wooded grounds hold the key to Sarah’s fate and Caroline’s. But will Haven Cliff—and Midge herself—give up long-buried secrets?
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In the coastal town of Haven Cliff, secrets run deeper than the tides. Wendy Corsi Staub's Haven Cliff series takes readers on a suspense-filled journey, where the past refuses to stay buried and the present is haunted by long-forgotten truths. Set against the eerie backdrop of a town that holds more than its fair share of dark history, the series explores the intricate lives of its characters as they grapple with the consequences of choices made long ago.
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At the heart of Haven Cliff lies a haunting mystery that threads through every book—a chilling blend of psychological suspense and character-driven drama. In the first installment, The Fourth Girl, readers are thrust into the mystery of a missing girl whose disappearance has haunted a group of friends for twenty-five years. The reunion at an old mansion, now renovated but still echoing with the whispers of its past, sets the stage for a murder that no one saw coming, one that drags the past into the present with dangerous consequences.
As friendships are tested and hidden truths unravel, the series delves into themes of guilt, betrayal, and the inescapable grip of the past. Each book layers the tension, with characters who are deeply flawed yet compelling, drawn into a web they can't escape. Staub's mastery of creating atmospheric tension ensures that readers will not only be captivated by the twists and turns but also become immersed in the chilling atmosphere of Haven Cliff itself.
Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or mysteries that keep you up at night, Haven Cliff offers a unique take on the genre. This series promises to leave you questioning just how far the reach of the past truly extends—and whether any of its ghosts can ever be truly put to rest.
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