A chilling psychological thriller about secrets, memory, and the terrifying question of how well we truly know ourselves — or anyone else.
 
In In the Blood, Lisa Unger crafts an intricately layered psychological thriller where memory, manipulation, and madness collide. Lana is a college student with a secret, living under the shadow of a childhood tragedy. When she begins working with Luke — an intelligent but dangerous young boy — she sees unsettling reflections of her own past. But nothing is what it seems.
 
As the story unfolds through Lana’s unreliable narration and mysterious diary entries, Unger keeps readers guessing until the final, devastating twist. The novel explores trauma, identity, and the deceptive nature of truth with signature intensity and precision. Both emotionally resonant and terrifyingly suspenseful, In the Blood cements Lisa Unger as a master of psychological fiction.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A dark, addictive psychological thriller filled with twists and tension.
Features an unreliable narrator who keeps readers guessing to the end.
Explores trauma, identity, and the impact of past secrets.
Smart, stylish, and emotionally complex — classic Lisa Unger.
Winner of the Silver Falchion Award for Best Mystery.
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Gone Girl and The Good Girl.
Readers who love intelligent, character-driven suspense.
Book clubs that enjoy twisty stories about memory and morality.
Collectors of contemporary psychological thrillers.
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