Just how far will a grieving mother go to right a tragic wrong?
Camille
Gardner is a grieving—and angry—mother who, five years after her
daughter’s death, is still obsessed with the privileged young man she
believes to be responsible.
When her rash actions attract the
attention of a secret group of women—the collective—Camille is drawn
into a dark web where these mothers share their wildly different stories
of loss as well as their desire for justice in a world where privilege
denies accountability and perpetrators emerge unscathed. Fueled by
mutual rage, these women orchestrate their own brand of justice through
precise, anonymous, complexly plotted and perfectly executed revenge
killings, with individual members completing a specific and integral
task in each plan.
As Camille struggles to comprehend whether
this is a role-playing exercise or terrifying reality, she must decide
if these women are truly avenging angels or monsters. Becoming more
deeply enmeshed in the group, Camille learns truths about the
collective—and about herself—that she may not be able to survive.
Reviews
“Alison Gaylin’s The Collective is your next addiction: A diabolically clever thriller filled with spine-tingling twists, it’s also a psychologically rich exploration of vengeance and justice. I can’t stop thinking about this book.” -- Alafair Burke, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE BETTER SISTER
"Brutal, raw, and beautifully wrought THE COLLECTIVE is psychological suspense of the first order. A mother’s grief ignites into rage, leading her down a dark, twisting, dangerous road to a certain brand of justice. Alison Gaylin doesn’t pull a single punch in this layered, engrossing, and nerve shattering thriller where wrong is right and revenge is a dish served white hot.” -- Lisa Unger, bestselling author of CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45
“Alison Gaylin’s The Collective is an astonishing feat. In the tradition of Ira Levin’s unforgettable social thrillers (Rosemary’s Baby, Stepford Wives), it’s a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride that also speaks volumes about our current moment, the dangers of our digital world, the potency of female rage. Don’t miss it.” -- Megan Abbott
“Aflame with tension, this intricate, powerful thriller rips a tunnel into a past as deep and dark as the midnight sky.” -- A. J. Finn, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Woman in the Window, on Never Look Back
“Nothing is as it seems in Gaylin’s addictive, shape-shifting thriller... a twisty-turny plot that will sizzle your summer.” -- People (Included in “The Best New Books”), on Never Look Back
“Mystery and true crime aficionados will delight in piecing together the puzzle in Edgar winner Gaylin’s (If I Die Tonight) deliciously twisty novel.” -- Library Journal (starred review) on Never Look Back
“Expertly crafted… A mind-bending mystery, an insightful exploration of parent-child relationships, and a cautionary tale about bitterness and blame.” -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review), on Never Look Back
“Alison Gaylin’s 11th novel perceptively examines family dynamics, the domino effects of violence and our personal stories — real or invented — that help us maneuver through life. The strong tension that launches Never Look Back only intensifies with each surprising twist… Never Look Back is another superior outing from Gaylin.” -- Associated Press
Alison Gaylin is the award-winning author of Hide Your Eyes and its sequel, You Kill Me; the standalones Trashed and Heartless; and the Brenna Spector series: And She Was, Into the Dark, and Stay with Me. A graduate of Northwestern University and of Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism, she lives with her husband and daughter in Woodstock, New York.
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