The Lost Summer
A girl’s vanishing draws a detective into the crimes and mysteries of her own past in a shocking novel of psychological suspense by the New York Times bestselling author of The Fourth Girl.
Detective Sergeant Midge Kennedy and her lifelong pals Talia and Kelly have reunited on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the disappearance of their friend Caroline, hoping to put that summer of loss behind them. But as the season draws to a close in Mulberry Bay, Midge is plunged into a missing person case with unsettling ties to the past.
Ordinarily, she wouldn’t suspect foul play when a sixteen-year-old girl is just a few hours late getting home on a beautiful summer afternoon. But her investigation yields a shocking glimpse of a familiar face, and mounting coincidences link Sarah Greene’s vanishing to Caroline’s.
The clues lead to Haven Cliff, an abandoned Gilded Age estate that’s been the stuff of cursed legend for generations. It’s also Kelly’s new home, restored after decades of ruin. Midge suspects that the wooded grounds hold the key to Sarah’s fate and Caroline’s. But will Haven Cliff—and Midge herself—give up long-buried secrets?
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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.
