A "raw, relentless, and heart-poundingly real" (Ruth Ware, New York
Times bestselling author) thriller set against the harsh beauty of the
Maine wilderness, The River at Night charts the journey of four
friends as they fight to survive the aftermath of a white water rafting
accident.
Winifred Allen needs a vacation.
Stifled by a soul-crushing job, devastated by the death of her beloved
brother, and lonely after the end of a fifteen-year marriage, Wini is
feeling vulnerable. So when her three best friends insist on a
high-octane getaway for their annual girls' trip, she signs on, despite
her misgivings.
What starts out as an invigorating hiking and rafting excursion in the
remote Allagash Wilderness soon becomes an all-too-real nightmare; a
freak accident leaves the women stranded, separating them from their
raft and everything they need to survive. When night descends, a fire on
the mountainside lures them to a ramshackle camp that appears to be
their lifeline. But as Wini and her friends grasp the true intent of
their supposed saviors, long buried secrets emerge and lifelong
allegiances are put to the test. To survive, Wini must reach beyond the
world she knows to harness an inner strength she never knew she
possessed.
With intimately observed characters and visceral prose, The River at
Night "will leave you gasping, your heart racing, eyes peering over
your shoulder to see what follows from behind" (Mary Kubica, New York
Times bestselling author). This is a dark exploration of
creatures--both friend and foe--that you won't soon forget.
