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The Stranger Inside: A Riveting Thriller Exploring Justice and the Darkness Within

**Even good people are drawn to do evil things…**

This chilling statement sets the stage for Lisa Unger's gripping thriller, "The Stranger Inside," where the lines between justice and vengeance blur, and the past has a way of catching up to you.

Rain Winter's Unsettling Discovery

Former journalist Rain Winter has traded in her fast-paced life for the quiet comforts of motherhood. But her investigative instincts are far from dormant. When a man acquitted of murder is found dead, Rain's curiosity is piqued.

As she delves deeper, Rain uncovers a chilling pattern: a series of cold cases linked by a meticulously planned, untraceable killer who ensures the guilty face punishment for their crimes.

A Vigilante's Shadow

Is a vigilante on the loose, dispensing justice with a cold, calculating hand? As Rain's investigation unravels, she confronts dark secrets from her own past, realizing the killer might be closer than she ever imagined.

The suspense mounts as Rain races against time to uncover the killer's identity and prevent their next, inevitable, act. With each clue, the danger intensifies, forcing Rain to question her own moral compass and the lengths she's willing to go to stop the violence.

Critical Acclaim for a Compelling Thriller

"The Stranger Inside" has captivated readers and critics alike:

* "If you haven't yet experienced Lisa Unger, what are you waiting for?" - **Harlan Coben**

* "Completely unexpected and riveting." - **Associated Press**

Lisa Unger's masterful storytelling weaves a complex web of suspense, blurring the lines between good and evil. "The Stranger Inside" is a page-turner that will keep you on the edge of your seat, questioning your own perception of justice and the darkest recesses of the human heart.

<p>When The Lights Go Out</p>

<p>“A twisty, captivating, edge-of-your-seat read.” —Megan Miranda, bestselling author of All the Missing Girls</p>

<p>“Creepy and oh so clever!” —Alice Feeney, bestselling author of Sometimes I Lie</p>

<p>A woman is forced to question her own identity in this riveting and emotionally charged thriller by the blockbuster bestselling author of The Good Girl, Mary Kubica</p>

<p>Jessie Sloane is on the path to rebuilding her life after years of caring for her ailing mother. She rents a new apartment and applies for college. But when the college informs her that her social security number has raised a red flag, Jessie discovers a shocking detail that causes her to doubt everything she’s ever known.</p>

<p>Finding herself suddenly at the center of a bizarre mystery, Jessie tumbles down a rabbit hole, which is only exacerbated by grief and a relentless lack of sleep. As days pass and the insomnia worsens, it plays with Jessie’s mind. Her judgment is blurred, her thoughts are hampered by fatigue. Jessie begins to see things until she can no longer tell the difference between what’s real and what she’s only imagined.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, twenty years earlier and two hundred and fifty miles away, another woman’s split-second decision may hold the key to Jessie’s secret past. Has Jessie’s whole life been a lie or have her delusions gotten the best of her?</p>

<p>Don't miss Mary Kubica's smart and chilling new novel, Local Woman Missing!</p>

<p>Look for these other pulse-pounding thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Mary Kubica:

- The Good Girl

- Pretty Baby

- Don't You Cry

- Every Last Lie

- The Other Mrs.</p>