The House in the Pines - Ana Reyes

 The House in the Pines - Ana Reyes

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Release Date: January 3, 2023

Maya is in trouble. Unbeknownst to her boyfriend, she is going cold turkey off of Klonopin.  She can’t sleep and is using alcohol to try to help.   Her use of the medication dates back to treatment she received after high school when her best friend died in front of her and she swore that her boyfriend at the time, Frank, had something to do with it. Her memories of Frank and her experiences with him haunt her.  When she sees a video on social media showing another young woman dying in Frank’s presence, her paranoia and anxiety are ignited all over again.  She must return to her childhood home to investigate. 

This psychological thriller is told in dual timelines.  It is a debut novel with a unique plot. I have to admit I struggled in the beginning to get through it, but by the end I was totally engaged with the story.  You may buy the resolution or not, but it certainly was intriguing.  

Thanks to #netgalley and #Penguingroup #duttonbooks for the ARC

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