Super Short Summary

The Overnight Guest by Heather Gudenkauf is a thriller set in rural Iowa, where true-crime writer Wylie Lark rents a farmhouse that witnessed a gruesome crime 20 years earlier. During a snowstorm, Wylie discovers an abandoned child outside and, while seeking to protect them, confronts her own past traumas. The novel spans multiple timelines, revealing interwoven mysteries and connections. This novel features depictions of sexual assault, domestic violence, murder, child endangerment, miscarriage, and gun use.