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You Are Not Alone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020

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Book Brief

Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen

You Are Not Alone

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Psychological Fiction
Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Theme
Guilt

Revenge

Safety & Danger
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen follows a person named Shay who witnesses a tragic event and becomes entangled in a group of women with dark secrets. As she is drawn deeper into their world, Shay must navigate danger and uncover the truth behind the group's hidden motives.

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Dark

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

You Are Not Alone by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen masterfully blends psychological suspense and intricate plotting. Reviewers praise its engaging narrative and unexpected twists, although some find the ending less satisfying. The well-developed, complex characters and timely themes make it an engrossing read for thriller enthusiasts but may appeal less to those seeking straightforward resolutions.

Who should read this

Who Should Read You Are Not Alone?

Readers passionate about psychological thrillers and twisty, dark narratives will relish You Are Not Alone. If you’re a fan of Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn or The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, this intricately plotted tale of obsession and deceit is perfect for you. Expect a suspenseful journey with complex characters.

Character List

Shay Miller

A highly intelligent data analyst struggling with loneliness and job loss, whose vulnerability and investigative skills drive much of the story.

Stylish and influential sisters who run a successful PR firm and form a secretive group dedicated to their own form of justice.

An emergency room nurse with a vibrant personality, whose death at the start sets off the novel's events.

A talented cybersecurity consultant who assists in surveillance tasks within the Moore sisters' circle.

A public defense attorney who uses her legal access to aid the Moore sisters, motivated by personal misfortunes.

A chic boutique owner whose past trauma makes her a willing participant in the Moore sisters' circle.

A mysterious and resourceful figure within the sisters' circle, known for her skills in deception.

Shay's kind and thoughtful roommate, who is unaware of her deeper feelings for him.

Sean's girlfriend, an interior decorator whose skepticism about Shay is manipulated by the Moore sisters.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Genre
Horror & Suspense

Mystery & Crime Fiction

Psychological Fiction
Setting

New York City • Contemporary

Theme
Guilt

Revenge

Safety & Danger
Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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