Description
A chilling domestic thriller by New York Times bestselling author Jessica R. Patch, where a house in small-town Maine hides deep, dark secrets…
She bought this house to save her marriage. Unearthing its secrets might just claim her life.
Gwen McDaniel’s life is broken. But she knows the perfect place to fix it. Cold Harbor, Maine, an idyllic small town with views of Acadia National Park, is where she used to vacation with her parents as a child. Here, she and Steven can start over, renovating their cliff-side fixer-upper while patching up their marriage. Soon, everything will be better.
Except from the moment they arrive, Gwen sees and hears things, and it’s more than just the drafts and shadows that are part of any old house. Steven downplays her fears, warning her not to fixate on problems as she has in the past. But Gwen spent years as a homicide detective, and her instincts don’t lie. Something happened here. Proof comes when she rips up the attic’s carpet to discover a chilling message carved into the wood underneath.
As Gwen delves into the history of the house and the Cold Harbor community, she begins to piece the fragments together. And gradually, a terrifying picture emerges: A missing girl. A house of horrors. And a dark, decades-old nightmare that is more haunting than Gwen ever imagined…
“Jessica R. Patch weaves a dark, twisty tapestry that’s both unsettling and unexpectedly hopeful. Masterful.” –New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan
Don’t miss these other thrillers by New York Times bestselling author Jessica R. Patch:
- Her Darkest Secret
- A Cry in the Dark
- The Garden Girls
- The Other Sister
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Sexual Content - 1/5
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Violence - 2.5/5
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Language - 0/5
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Drugs and Alcohol - 0/5
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Summary
Book Review by Donna : The Girl Upstairs by Jaime Jo Wright
The Girl Upstairs by Jaime Jo Wright was an exceptional thriller that completely captured my attention from beginning to end. I had been searching for a book that would fully pull me in and keep me turning pages late into the night—and this one absolutely delivered. Wright has a unique talent for leading readers through a story in ways you never quite expect, which kept me guessing until the very last pages.
This is definitely a suspense-filled read, so be prepared to feel on edge throughout much of the story. Beyond the central mystery, I found myself constantly trying to unravel the complicated dynamics of the marriage at the heart of the book. Just when I thought I understood where things were headed, another layer of the story unfolded and changed everything.
One of the strengths of Wright’s writing is her ability to create deeply layered, complex characters. Her characters never feel one-dimensional, and you’re often left questioning motives and intentions. Gwen, in particular, was fascinating and unpredictable, making the story even more compelling.
I also highly recommend reading the author’s notes at the end of the book. They added meaningful context and gave me an even greater appreciation for the story Wright crafted.
If you enjoy atmospheric thrillers filled with tension, emotional complexity, and twists that genuinely keep you guessing, The Girl Upstairs is one I would definitely recommend.
Kissing, and a reference to the married couple going to bed together...
Violence - most of the violence is in the past and a little disturbing.