RACHEL HAWKINS is the New York Times bestselling author of The Wife Upstairs, Reckless Girls, The Villa, and The Heiress, as well as multiple books for young readers. Her work has been translated into over a dozen languages. She studied gender and sexuality in Victorian literature at Auburn University and currently lives in Alabama.

"In the mood for a fast-paced, atmospheric story packed with suspense? This Southern-set tale by Rachel Hawkins checks all the boxes." --Women's World

"A beachy gothic...[and] a dare-we-say suspensefully breezy read." --BookPage

"Sexy and full of surprises, The Storm is an ideal curl-up-by-the-fire read." --Real Simple

"A sleek suspense novel...Hawkins shrewdly orchestrates the plot twists in each story line....When the pieces finally click into place, readers will be more than satisfied." --Publishers Weekly

"The story is gripping from beginning to end. A sharp read for literary sleuths." --Kirkus

"Hawkins uses her mastery of multiple timelines and characters to great effect in this quick and enjoyable read, and the pulpy nature of the story will appeal to fans of Sally Hepworth and Laura Dave." --Booklist

Praise for The Heiress:
"The reigning queen of the Gothic thriller." --Entertainment Weekly

"Murder, secrets, Gothic vibes, and one of the most deliciously twisted families ever put to page. I loved it!" --Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left

"Featuring unreliable narrators and twists throughout, Hawkins' latest continues her reign as the queen of slow-burn domestic thrillers. This is a page-turner that readers will find hard to put down and is perfect for fans of stories with ambiguous morals and dysfunctional families." --Booklist

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin

Pub date: 2027-01-12

Length: 288 pages