A chilling psychological thriller about a mother’s desperate search for her missing child—and the dark secrets that haunt her family’s past.
 
For two years, Ava Garrison has lived in a fog of grief since her son Noah vanished from their island estate. Everyone believes he drowned, but Ava is convinced he’s still alive—and that someone close to her knows the truth. As she begins to uncover shocking secrets buried in her own home, Ava realizes that trusting the wrong person could be the most dangerous mistake of all.
 
In You Don’t Want to Know, bestselling author Lisa Jackson weaves an atmospheric and suspenseful tale of obsession, paranoia, and betrayal. Set on a secluded island off the Washington coast, the novel blends Gothic tension with contemporary psychological drama.
Ava’s fragile mental state and her relentless search for answers create an addictive sense of uncertainty—what’s real, what’s imagined, and who can be trusted? With expertly plotted twists and emotional intensity, Jackson builds a haunting mystery where every revelation leads to another deception.
 
A dark and gripping exploration of motherhood, trauma, and the secrets families keep, You Don’t Want to Know is a perfect read for fans of The Girl Before, Before I Go to Sleep, and Gone Girl.
 
💖 Why You’ll Love It
A tense psychological thriller filled with family secrets and suspense.
Strong, emotionally complex female lead.
Gothic island setting adds atmosphere and intrigue.
Layers of mystery and deceit keep readers guessing.
Lisa Jackson’s trademark blend of emotion, danger, and twists.
 
🌟 Perfect For
Fans of Gone Girl and The Couple Next Door.
Readers who love psychological suspense and romantic thrillers.
Book clubs exploring themes of trust, grief, and identity.
Anyone who enjoys dark, twisty mysteries with emotional depth.
 
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Tell Me by Lisa Jackson — another high-stakes suspense set in the South.
Before I Go to Sleep by S.J. Watson — memory loss and buried secrets.
The Girl Before by J.P. Delaney — obsession and danger behind closed doors.