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The Cabin Below

Villainous Vacations #1 / 3
by N.L. Hinkens
The Cabin Below (Villainous Vacations #1) by N.L. Hinkens
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What happens on the water, stays on the water.

Or so they thought. Allison and her handsome, charismatic husband, Doug, are on a Caribbean cruise to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. But the steady stream of idyllic photos and happy hashtags they post online is hiding a dangerous rift in their relationship. Allison has long suspected that Doug is having an affair. Despite his impassioned denials and smooth-talking alibis, she’s unconvinced of his innocence and determined to dig for the truth, no matter the cost.

And she’s not the only one delving into their secrets. The couple they’ve befriended on the cruise has been watching them. And they’ve come to a disturbing conclusion of their own. When Allison disappears the night before the ship docks back in Florida, they bring their terrifying suspicions to the police.

But the truth about Allison’s whereabouts proves even more shocking than anyone imagined.

- An addictive thriller brimming with twists and a stunning conclusion!

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ThrillerMysterySuspenseSummer Fiction
Release date: July 16, 2020

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N.L. Hinkens

N.L. Hinkens

Growing up among the misty hills of Ireland, N.L. Hinkens learned early that every shadow had a story and every whispered rumor could become a chilling tale. Today, that same gift for uncovering the sinister beneath the ordinary defines her work as a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of psychological thrillers. Hinkens crafts tightly wound suspense where ordinary people find themselves in extraordinary danger, and trust is always a loaded question.

Before she found her voice in the world of psychological suspense, Hinkens wrote epic fantasy and post-apocalyptic adventures for young adults, sharpening her skill for weaving intricate plots and compelling character arcs. But it was the slow-burn tension of psychological thrillers that eventually captured her imagination—and her heart. Readers now know her for novels like The Cabin Below and The Caregiver, where the walls seem to close in as secrets unravel and no one is ever quite who they seem.

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Influenced by the storytelling traditions of her Irish roots, Hinkens builds her thrillers with the precision of a puzzle master. She starts at the end—crafting her signature shocking twists—and meticulously works backward, ensuring that each chapter tightens the noose a little more. Her commitment to layered narratives and page-turning suspense has earned her accolades, including the Grand Prize from the Next Generation Indie Book Awards.

Now based in the United States, N.L. Hinkens continues to deliver fast-paced psychological thrillers that explore the darker sides of trust, loyalty, and survival. Whether trapped in a remote cabin or navigating the dangers of seemingly safe suburban life, her characters—and her readers—are never quite safe until the final page.

For those who crave thrillers filled with sharp turns, flawed heroes, and endings that linger long after the book is closed, Hinkens' novels are an irresistible draw into the shadows.

Villainous Vacations

Villainous Vacations consists of three books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

The Cabin Below (Villainous Vacations #1)
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You Will Never Leave (Villainous Vacations #2)
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Her Last Steps (Villainous Vacations #3)
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