Haven Cliff · #1
The Fourth Girl
On the anniversary of a teen’s disappearance, three friends face a deadly hometown reunion in this twisty suspense novel by a New York Times bestselling author.
On prom night, Caroline Winterfield walked away from the ruins of an abandoned mansion called Haven Cliff and into the woods…never to be seen again. Only her three best friends know what really happened. But a secret is a secret, and a promise is a promise―even when it shatters lifelong friendships.
On the twenty-fifth anniversary of that night, Midge, Kelly, and Talia reunite at Haven Cliff, now a gleaming architectural jewel. But they aren’t alone. Someone is watching. Someone who knows what really happened to Caroline―and to the man who now lies dead a stone’s throw from where she was last seen.
Police detective Midge knows she’s dealing with a murder the moment she sees the item clutched in his lifeless hand. Only three other people in the world would grasp its significance. That means Kelly and Talia are either involved or in danger, because Caroline is long gone…or is she?
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In the coastal town of Haven Cliff, secrets run deeper than the tides. Wendy Corsi Staub's Haven Cliff series takes readers on a suspense-filled journey, where the past refuses to stay buried and the present is haunted by long-forgotten truths. Set against the eerie backdrop of a town that holds more than its fair share of dark history, the series explores the intricate lives of its characters as they grapple with the consequences of choices made long ago.
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At the heart of Haven Cliff lies a haunting mystery that threads through every book—a chilling blend of psychological suspense and character-driven drama. In the first installment, The Fourth Girl, readers are thrust into the mystery of a missing girl whose disappearance has haunted a group of friends for twenty-five years. The reunion at an old mansion, now renovated but still echoing with the whispers of its past, sets the stage for a murder that no one saw coming, one that drags the past into the present with dangerous consequences.
As friendships are tested and hidden truths unravel, the series delves into themes of guilt, betrayal, and the inescapable grip of the past. Each book layers the tension, with characters who are deeply flawed yet compelling, drawn into a web they can't escape. Staub's mastery of creating atmospheric tension ensures that readers will not only be captivated by the twists and turns but also become immersed in the chilling atmosphere of Haven Cliff itself.
Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or mysteries that keep you up at night, Haven Cliff offers a unique take on the genre. This series promises to leave you questioning just how far the reach of the past truly extends—and whether any of its ghosts can ever be truly put to rest.
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