At 18, Maya was captivated by Frank, a mysterious young man working at her local library. She became so infatuated that she neglected her best friend Aubrey and even reconsidered going to college. But that same summer, Aubrey died under eerie circumstances, and Maya never fully recovered. Now, seven years later, Maya is struggling with addiction and haunted by her past. When she sees a viral video of a woman dying while sitting across from Frank, old suspicions resurface. Convinced that he’s responsible for both deaths, she returns home to uncover the truth. But with an unreliable memory and a dependency on pills, how can she prove that she’s not imagining things? Ana Reyes delivers a psychological thriller filled with paranoia, obsession, and eerie suspense. While the short chapters and Guatemalan cultural references add depth, the overuse of red herrings and an unreliable narrator may divide readers. If you enjoyed The House Across the Lake, you might love—or hate—this one. A solid pick for fans of twisty, mind-bending mysteries.