Behind Every Smile
by Elisabeth Clure
Isolation turns deadly when neighborly kindness hides a dangerous obsession.
ABOUT THE BOOK
We think our homes are safe and our neighbors have the best intentions…until it’s too late.
When Avery and her family move to a secluded island in the Puget Sound, she believes it’s the perfect place to call home. It’s quiet, safe, and friendly. The kind of place where everyone knows your name.
But when her husband takes a job on a crabbing boat in Alaska, Avery is left alone with her teenage daughter. Soon, the isolation that once felt peaceful turns threatening. Ferries are unreliable, storms knock out the power, and someone dangerous is watching them.
The neighbors are kind. They’re always helpful, always near. But their generosity soon feels like something darker. Their smiles linger too long. Their visits never end. And as Avery struggles to tell friend from foe, she’s pulled into a game she doesn’t understand.
Because it isn’t kindness. It’s obsession.
And she’s being hunted by someone she’s already let in.
Book Details:
- Genre: Mystery & Thriller
- Format: Paperback, eBook
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