Now You Owe Me

DEBUT Wright’s intense debut highlights not only the career of a pair of serial killers but also their creation. At age seven, twins Ben and Corinthia watched their father murder a man. This, combined with abuse at the hands of their mother, resulted in a codependency for the pair as adults. Ben now kidnaps college coeds in a desperate attempt to find comfort and affection; Corinthia then kills them under the guise of cleaning up Ben’s “messes.” Their wealth and isolated residence in rural Pennsylvania allow them to remain undetected for years—until they abduct Fiona Kessler, and Fiona’s best friend Amanda Taylor refuses to rest until her friend is found. Amanda’s investigations start a chain reaction that results in Fiona’s escape, Amanda’s abduction, and the twins’ capture, and the subsequent trial of the murderous duo brings to light disturbing, long-buried secrets. The shocking plot twists continue through the last page, and the novel ends with a teaser, hinting that this may not be the last time we see these characters.