After Dark

About the book

Meet a woman shunned by society due to a dark past that haunts her every step. She is determined to break free from her past, but the journey is filled with fear and suspense in a gripping novel by Minka Kent, a bestselling author recognized by The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.

Afton Teachout has lived as an outcast in her small town for two decades, blamed for a crime she may or may not have committed in a moment of rage. Despite the rumors and gossip, Afton continues to struggle through life, working night shifts at a hotel and barely managing to sleep without the help of medication.

However, fate takes a turn when Afton unexpectedly receives a large sum of money. With her newfound wealth, she concocts a plan to assist her only friend, Sydney, in escaping her abusive spouse. But as Afton delves deeper into her plan, things take a sinister turn.

Unsettling calls from an unknown caller and mysterious figures lurking near her home unsettle Afton. As she tries to help Sydney, Afton is forced to confront her own past and face the harsh reality that her chance for redemption might lead to a horrifying outcome for both herself and her friend.