"A compelling exploration of the human psyche . . . stands out as an excellent piece of psychological fiction" from the bestselling author of #MeToo (Book Rant Reviews).

What if the past came knocking?

Frankie is running away from her past and the repercussions of a night that changed her life forever. Hoping for a fresh start she unexpectedly falls in love.

Unbeknown to Frankie, the wheels of fate are set in motion when Herbert Dunne, a convicted murderer, is released from prison.

When he moves in with Margaret, a woman he has formed an unlikely relationship with, their dark sides gradually emerge allowing their inner demons to blossom.

News of Herbert's release once again rocks the small village of Elkdale, as the locals remember the young woman he murdered.

But what is Herbert hoping to achieve by stirring up the past? And who is behind the new spate of murders?

One thing is clear--someone is out for revenge. Someone who thinks Frankie and her friends are to blame . . .

"With settings I could get lost in, characters that inspired even my dark little heart and the thrill of bad meeting bad, I thoroughly recommend this." --Melanie's Reads