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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Wendy Corsi Staub
Wendy Corsi Staub, born in Dunkirk, New York, is a seasoned author whose work expertly blends psychological suspense with the intricate webs of human emotion and relationships. With a career that spans more than three decades, she has captivated readers with over ninety novels, including bestselling thrillers, psychological mysteries, and heartwarming women’s fiction.
Staub’s journey into storytelling began at a young age, when she was already contributing to her student newspaper and seeing her poetry published in Seventeen magazine. After earning a degree from the State University of New York at Fredonia, she turned her passion for writing into a career. What started as a role as an associate editor at Silhouette Books soon evolved into a full-time writing career, where Staub quickly became known for her ability to craft tense, fast-paced narratives brimming with emotional depth.
Haven Cliff
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.
Haven Cliff consists of two books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.

