Last Girl Gone

BESTSELLING TRADITION: Fans of David Bell, Julia Keller, and Chelsea Cain will find their new favorite in this dark, twisty mystery reminiscent of Hannibal Lector.

SMALL TOWN SUSPENSE: Hetherton has crafted a riveting mystery set in a small town with women unable to outrun the secrets of their past and must face the devil they know.

HOUSE STRENGTH: Crooked Lane is comfortable with this kind of ‘small town secrets’ mystery, as evinced by strong sellers like Killing Trail, Dark Road Home, and Among the Dead.

POWERFUL FEMALE PROTAGONIST: Female readers will be instantly drawn to the breath of fresh air that is Hetherton’s protagonist, Laura Chambers, whose raw drive for success makes her a compelling and authentic female character.