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The Fourth Girl - (Haven Cliff) by Wendy Corsi Staub (Paperback)

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  • On the anniversary of a teen's disappearance, three friends face a deadly hometown reunion in this twisty suspense novel by a New York Times bestselling author.On prom night, Caroline Winterfield walked away from the ruins of an abandoned mansion called Haven Cliff and into the woods...never to be seen again.
  • Author(s): Wendy Corsi Staub
  • 396 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers
  • Series Name: Haven Cliff

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About the Book



"On prom night, Caroline Winterfield walked away from the ruins of an abandoned mansion called Haven Cliff and into the woods--never to be seen again. Only her three best friends know what really happened. But a secret is a secret, and a promise is a promise--even when it shatters lifelong friendships. On the twenty-fifth anniversary of that night, Midge, Kelly, and Talia reunite at Haven Cliff, now a gleaming architectural jewel. But they aren't alone. Someone is watching. Someone who knows what really happened to Caroline--and to the man who now lies dead a stone's throw from where she was last seen"--



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On the anniversary of a teen's disappearance, three friends face a deadly hometown reunion in this twisty suspense novel by a New York Times bestselling author.

On prom night, Caroline Winterfield walked away from the ruins of an abandoned mansion called Haven Cliff and into the woods...never to be seen again. Only her three best friends know what really happened. But a secret is a secret, and a promise is a promise--even when it shatters lifelong friendships.

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of that night, Midge, Kelly, and Talia reunite at Haven Cliff, now a gleaming architectural jewel. But they aren't alone. Someone is watching. Someone who knows what really happened to Caroline--and to the man who now lies dead a stone's throw from where she was last seen.

Police detective Midge knows she's dealing with a murder the moment she sees the item clutched in his lifeless hand. Only three other people in the world would grasp its significance. That means Kelly and Talia are either involved or in danger, because Caroline is long gone...or is she?



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"Distinctive voices add depth and flavor..." --Kirkus Reviews

"Staub...[doles] out key details with a steady hand before walloping readers with a surprise ending. It's dark, satisfying fun." --Publishers Weekly

Praise for Wendy Corsi Staub

Windfall

"A winning lottery ticket, a haunted California mansion, and raging wildfires provide the tense and atmospheric backdrop for Wendy Corsi Staub's riveting and engrossing new thriller. I devoured this novel about the price of friendship and the things we'll do for love and money in one breathless sitting. Rocket-paced and full of unexpected twists, Windfall is a knockout! A summer must-read!" --Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six

"I couldn't turn the pages of Windfall fast enough in this twisty thriller that has it all--three friends who wrongly assumed they knew each other's secrets, a life-changing lottery ticket that could change their complicated lives for better (or worse), all in a Gothic setting on deadly cliffs shrouded by smoke from California wildfires. Nail biting, tense, and rich--in more ways than one!" --Sarah Strohmeyer, bestselling author of We Love to Entertain

"A tense and moving exploration of women's friendships and lives. Reading Windfall is like winning the lottery of suspense writing!" --Carol Goodman, New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Bones of the Story

"When money and old secrets collide, someone has to pay. It all comes due at Windfall. Compelling, atmospheric, and deliciously twisted. Suspense at its finest." --James L'Etoile, award-winning author of Dead Drop

"Masterful and utterly compelling, Windfall is an examination of four scarred women and how the dreamlike opportunity for them to escape the unique, richly layered complications of their lives is hardly an escape at all. Staub lands every aching and triumphant emotional moment she aims for and, as the novel rushes forward, delivers a master class in page-turning suspense. Destined to be revered by readers and studied by aspiring and experienced writers alike, Windfall is the work of an author at the top of her game, showcasing all of her considerable skills." --E.A. Aymar, bestselling author of No Home for Killers

"What's scarier than a small slip of paper holding a billion-dollar lottery win to be split between three old friends? Add in a haunted mansion on a Pacific cliff surrounded by California wildfires, no phone/internet service, and you'll get a scream in the night and someone going missing. This is not just a perfect table setting of mystery elements; it's also a complex story of three women's lives, old college friends who find themselves lost in midlife, wondering what happened to all their youthful dreams and desires. Wendy Corsi Staub is at her best with Windfall, keeping the reader on edge to find out who really wins it all in life and whose luck has run out." --James Conrad, Golden Notebook Bookstore, Golden Notebook Press

The Other Family

"Great psychological suspense with a wallop of a twist." --Harlan Coben, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"A twisty ride steeped in betrayal. The perfect winter read!" --J.D. Barker, New York Times bestselling author of A Caller's Game

"Creepy families, big secrets, and lingering questions come together in this twisty page-turner that will have you speed-reading to try to figure it out." --Darby Kane, #1 international bestselling author

"Wendy Corsi Staub has always been one of my favorite writers, but she surpasses even her best work with The Other Family. A chilling and addictive novel of suspense, it also speaks deep truths about family ties--and how they can support or destroy us. I really loved this book." --Alison Gaylin, author of The Collective

"Dark, twisty, and irresistible, The Other Family is domestic suspense turned up to eleven, the gripping tale of one family's cross-country move to Brooklyn--and the explosive revelations that follow when one woman is finally forced to reckon with her past. From her pitch-perfect characterizations to her unerring sense of plot and pace, Wendy Corsi Staub displays a command of the form that's not merely masterful--it's practically diabolical." --Elizabeth Little, Los Angeles Times bestselling author of Dear Daughter and Pretty as a Picture


Dimensions (Overall): 8.39 Inches (H) x 5.51 Inches (W) x 1.05 Inches (D)
Weight: .89 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Series Title: Haven Cliff
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 396
Publisher: Thomas & Mercer
Theme: Suspense
Format: Paperback
Author: Wendy Corsi Staub
Language: English
Street Date: April 1, 2025
TCIN: 93410926
UPC: 9781662523816
Item Number (DPCI): 247-48-7302
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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