The Last Housewife

About the book

From the acclaimed author of In My Dreams I Hold a Knife comes a gripping thriller centered on a woman's mission to dismantle a powerful cult and seek justice for the women it has harmed, regardless of the consequences.

During their time in college in upstate New York, Shay Evans and her close friends were charmed by a mysterious man who lured them in with deceitful tales about the world, ensnaring them in his control. Despite their bonds being tested, Shay and her friend Laurel were the only ones able to break free. Flash forward eight years, Shay has rebuilt her life in an upscale Texas neighborhood. However, news of Laurel's tragic passing - delivered by a true-crime podcast host Shay admires - prompts her to question if the past she thought she left behind is still haunting her, with dangers lurking in the shadows.

Teaming up with the podcast host, Shay revisits the haunting ground she swore never to return to in pursuit of truth. As she delves into the complex layers of her friend's life, she is drawn into a sophisticated yet malevolent world where privilege and wealth conceal sinister beliefs that hit too close to home. As Shay's quest for justice blends with her own resurfacing dark desires, she must confront her own role in the events that transpired. In a society where men hold power both within and beyond the cult, can justice be truly served, and how much will Shay sacrifice to attain it?