A BRAND NEW, pulse-pounding psychological thriller that will keep readers hooked until the final page, for fans of Michelle Frances, Gemma Rogers and Lisa Jewell.

'A masterclass in suspense' Keri Beevis

The perfect town. The perfect lie.

Josh and Ellie have spent their lives dreaming of a better life. So when they’re hired to renovate the sprawling estate of a founding Palm Beach family it feels like they’ve finally made it. The Spencers and their wealthy friends welcome them with open arms, and for the first time, Josh and Ellie feel like they belong.

Until they find something they shouldn’t.

When they look to the community for help, they quickly discover a terrifying truth: everyone knows, and nobody cares. The Spencers fund the entire island and exposing them means burning down everyone's comfortable lives. Now, Josh and Ellie are trapped in a town that has already chosen its side.

A tense, addictive thriller about privilege, power, and the deadly price of belonging.

Praise for AJ Carter:

‘A sizzling, addictive thriller with a wicked twist.’ D.E. White

'Evocative writing and a twist I did not see coming!' Teri Terry

'From the beginning to the end, this book continued to astounded me. So many twists and turns I could hardly breathe.' Reader Review