In the tradition of THE DINNER and WE NEED TO TALK ABOUT KEVIN comes a “bad seed” debut about a mom desperate to find help for her mute young daughter, whose disturbing behavior grows increasingly dangerous.

From the USA Today bestselling author of the international sensation Baby Teeth comes a claustrophobic psychological thriller about one woman's nightmarish spiral while quarantined with her mother. Grace isn't exactly thrilled when her newly widowed mother, Jackie, asks to move in with her. They've never had a great relationship, and Grace likes her space--especially now that she's stuck at home during a pandemic. Then again, she needs help with the mortgage after losing her job. And maybe it'll be a chance for them to bond--or at least give each other a hand. But living with Mother isn't for everyone. Good intentions turn bad soon after Jackie moves in. Old wounds fester; new ones open. Grace starts having nightmares about her disabled twin sister, who died when they were kids. And Jackie discovers that Grace secretly catfishes people online--a hobby Jackie thinks is unforgivable. When Jackie makes an earth-shattering accusation against her, Grace sees it as an act of revenge, and it sends her spiraling into a sleep-deprived madness. As the walls close in, the ghosts of Grace's past collide with a new but familiar threat: Mom.

In this terrifying novel from the bestselling "master of the psychological thriller" and author of Baby Teeth (Entertainment Weekly), three friends set off on a hike into the Grand Canyon—only to discover it's not so easy to leave the world behind. “Stage is a writer with a gift for the lyrical and the frightening . . . Getaway feels original, and very scary.” —The New York Times Book Review It was supposed to be the perfect week away . . . Imogen and Beck, two sisters who couldn't be more different, have been friends with Tilda since high school. Once inseparable, over two decades the women have grown apart. But after Imogen survives a traumatic attack, Beck suggests they all reunite to hike deep into the Grand Canyon’s backcountry. A week away, secluded in nature . . . surely it’s just what they need. But as the terrain grows tougher, tensions from their shared past bubble up. And when supplies begin to disappear, it becomes clear secrets aren’t the only thing they’re being stalked by. As friendship and survival collide with an unspeakable evil, Getaway becomes another riveting thriller from a growing master of suspense and a “literary horror writer on the rise” (BookPage). "You won’t blink until you read the last line.” —Publishers Weekly “A chilling thriller that will definitely make you lose sleep at night.” —PopSugar “I’ve been waiting for a thriller to capture the emotional depth of women for years. . . . I can’t recommend Getaway enough.” —Tarryn Fisher, New York Times bestselling author of The Wives and The Wrong Family “Tense, unpredictable, and utterly compelling, Stage’s complex story of friendship and survival is a must-read.” —Karen Dionne, New York Times bestselling author of The Marsh King's Daughter “A harrowing, heart-pounding thrill ride.”—Rachel Harrison, author of The Return

Zoje Stage delivers another knockout with a blood-chilling follow-up to international sensation Baby Teeth, taking readers back into the unsteady world of a young sociopath who's all grown up. Hanna is no stranger to dark thoughts: as a young child, she tried to murder her own mother. But that was more than sixteen years ago. And extensive therapy--and writing letters to her younger brother--has since curbed those nasty tendencies. Now twenty-four, Hanna is living an outwardly normal life of domestic content. Married to real estate agent Jacob, she's also stepmother to his teenage daughter Joelle. They live in a beautiful home, and Hanna loves her career as a phlebotomist--a job perfectly suited to her occasional need to hurt people. But when Joelle begins to change in ways that don't suit Hanna's purposes, her carefully planned existence threatens to come apart. With life slipping out of her control, Hanna reverts to old habits, determined to manipulate the events and people around her. And the only thing worse than a baby sociopath is a fully grown one. With its dark humor and chillingly seductive protagonist, Dear Hanna is a stand-alone sequel sure to thrill returning and new readers alike.

Shirley Jackson meets The Shining in this richly atmospheric and thrillingly tense novel from the acclaimed author of the "deliciously creepy" Baby Teeth (New York Post). One mother's love may be all that stands between her family, an enigmatic presence—and madness. After years of city life, Orla and Shaw Bennett are ready for the quiet of New York's Adirondack mountains—or at least, they think they are. Settling into the perfect farmhouse with their two children, they are both charmed and unsettled by the expanse of their land, the privacy of their individual bedrooms, and the isolation of life a mile from any neighbor. But none of the Bennetts could expect what lies waiting in the woods, where secrets run dark and deep. When something begins to call to the family—from under the earth, beneath the trees, and within their minds—Orla realizes she might be the only one who can save them . . . if she can find out what this force wants before it's too late. With an ending inescapable and deeply satisfying, Wonderland brilliantly blends horror and suspense to probe the boundaries of family, loyalty, love, and the natural world.

"Beautifully written, intelligent, uncompromising - highly recommended." Sophie Hannah Seven-year-old Hanna has never spoken a word. She is a sweet but silent angel in the eyes of her adoring father, but with Mummy, things are different. Suzette loves her daughter but difficulties with babysitters and teachers over the years have put a strain on their relationship and her sanity. Then Hanna speaks for the first time, to Suzette alone, and what she says is chilling. Suzette wants to write it off as a scary joke, but she's becoming increasingly frightened by Hanna's little games. Could she be in danger from her own child? And when it's her word against her daughter's, can she make her husband believe her? Bad Apple is a blazing debut novel about a perfect-looking family - where sweetness can be deceptive. Fans of BEHIND HER EYES, DAUGHTER or GOOD ME, BAD ME will love this page-turning story of dark domestic suspense. "Unnerving and unputdownable, BABY TEETH will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion." New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline "Gone Girl meets The Omen... a twisty delicious read" Entertainment Weekly *Bad Apple is also published in America under the title Baby Teeth.*

“Unnerving and unputdownable, BABY TEETH will get under your skin and keep you trapped in its chilling grip until the shocking conclusion.” —New York Times bestselling author Lisa Scottoline Meet Hanna. She’s the sweet-but-silent angel in the adoring eyes of her Daddy. He’s the only person who understands her, and all Hanna wants is to live happily ever after with him. But Mommy stands in her way, and she’ll try any trick she can think of to get rid of her. Ideally for good. Meet Suzette. She loves her daughter, really, but after years of expulsions and strained home schooling, her precarious health and sanity are weakening day by day. As Hanna’s tricks become increasingly sophisticated, and Suzette's husband remains blind to the failing family dynamics, Suzette starts to fear that there’s something seriously wrong, and that maybe home isn’t the best place for their baby girl after all. Read the first ten chapters of BABY TEETH, a story about a perfect-looking family, and a mute little girl who wants nothing more than to kill her mother.

Shirley Jackson meets The Shining in this richly atmospheric and thrillingly tense new novel from the acclaimed author of the "deliciously creepy" debut Baby Teeth (New York Post).One mother's love may be all that stands between her family, an enigmatic presence--and madness.After years of city life, Orla and Shaw Bennett are ready for the quiet of New York's Adirondack mountains--or at least, they think they are. Settling into the perfect farmhouse with their two children, they are both charmed and unsettled by the expanse of their land, the privacy of their individual bedrooms, and the isolation of life a mile from any neighbor.But none of the Bennetts could expect what lies waiting in the woods, where secrets run dark and deep. When something begins to call to the family-from under the earth, beneath the trees, and within their minds-Orla realizes she might be the only one who can save them . . . if she can find out what this force wants before it's too late.With an ending inescapable and deeply satisfying, Wonderland brilliantly blends horror and suspense to probe the boundaries of family, loyalty, love, and the natural world.

Eine Spukhausgeschichte - aber es ist nicht das Haus, in dem es spukt. Orla und Shaw verlassen mit ihren beiden Kindern die hektische Großstadt und kaufen ein abgelegenes Gehöft in den Adirondack Mountains von New York. Keiner von ihnen ahnt, was in den dunklen Wäldern auf sie lauert - und nach und nach verwandelt sich die Begeisterung über ihr neues Leben in Entsetzen. Eine unheimliche Kreatur terrorisiert die Familie und versucht, mit ihnen zu kommunizieren ... Die erschreckenden Erlebnisse der Familie Bennett. Geistergeschichte, Familiendrama und Psychothriller. Ein anspruchsvoller unheimlicher Roman der gefeierten Autorin von BABY TEETH. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: »Ein provokanter philosophischer Pageturner.« BookReporter: »Ein absolut gruseliges und unheimliches Buch.« Library Journal: »Von der ersten Seite an beklemmend.« Zoje Stage (ZOH-yuh) ist Filmemacherin und liebt das Unheimliche. BABY TEETH, ihr erster Roman, wurde ein internationaler Bestseller und für den Bram Stoker Award nominiert. Die New York Times nannte sie »eine Autorin mit einer Begabung für das Lyrische und Beängstigende«. Zoje lebt mit ihren Katzen in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. https://zojestage.blogspot.com/

Es sollte der perfekte Urlaub werden ... Einst waren Tilda und die beiden ungleichen Schwestern Imogen und Beck unzertrennlich, 20 Jahre später haben sie sich auseinandergelebt. Nachdem Imogen einen traumatischen Angriff überlebt hat, schlägt Beck vor, gemeinsam den Grand Canyon zu durchwandern, um wieder zueinanderzufinden. Eine Woche in der Einsamkeit der Natur ist genau das, was sie brauchen. Doch bald kommt es zu Spannungen: Ihre gemeinsame Vergangenheit ist nicht vergessen. Als Vorräte verschwinden, wird klar, dass alte Geheimnisse nicht das Einzige sind, von dem sie verfolgt werden. Die drei Frauen müssen ums Überleben kämpfen - gegen etwas Unbeschreibliches, das ihnen auf den Fersen ist. Ein neuer anspruchsvoller Thriller der gefeierten Autorin des Bestsellers BABY TEETH. Publishers Weekly: »Bis zur letzten Zeile traut sich der Leser nicht zu blinzeln.« Entertainment Weekly: »Erschreckend ... Zoje Stage ist eine Meisterin der psychologischen Spannung.« BookPage: »Ein wirklich teuflischer Thriller.« Zoje Stage (ZOH-yuh) ist Filmemacherin und liebt das Unheimliche. BABY TEETH, ihr erster Roman, wurde ein internationaler Bestseller und für den Bram Stoker Award nominiert. Die New York Times nannte sie »eine Autorin mit einer Begabung für das Lyrische und Beängstigende«. Zoje lebt mit ihren Katzen in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. https://zojestage.blogspot.com/