Huntley, Swan

Expect the unexpected in this unsettling thriller, perfect for fans of Amelia Morris’s Wildcat.

Resonating well among the current rash of psychological thrillers, Huntley's (We Could Be Beautiful) compelling page-turner of control and manipulation will hit just the right notes for readers who love Paula Hawkins, Maria Semple, and Ruth Ware. [See Prepub Alert, 1/6/17.]

In her meditative psychological debut, Huntley explores the effect of the lies we hear from others and the ones we tell ourselves. The buildup is nicely done, but the emotional payoff doesn't live up to expectations. [See Prepub Alert, 12/5/15.]