{"product_id":"the-collective-a-novel-isbn-9780063143562","title":"The Collective: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Chilling...this terrific novel is...propelled by an iron-tight plot that becomes increasingly tense.\" --New York Times Book Review\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"It’s a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride. Don’t miss it.” —Megan Abbott, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \u003cem\u003eUSA Today\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling and Edgar Award–winning author of \u003cem\u003eNever Look Back\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eIf I Die Tonight\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003easks how far a grieving mother will go to right a tragic wrong in this propulsive novel of psychological suspense.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCamille Gardener is a grieving—and angry—mother who, five years after her daughter’s death, is still obsessed with the privileged young man she believes to be responsible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of women—the collective— Camille is drawn into a dark web where these mothers share their wildly different stories of loss as well as their desire for justice in a world where privilege denies accountability. Fueled by mutual rage, the collective members devise and act out retribution fantasies via precise, anonymous, highly coordinated revenge killings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs Camille struggles to comprehend whether this is a role-playing exercise or terrifying reality, she must decide if these women are truly avenging angels or monsters. Becoming more deeply enmeshed in the group, Camille learns truths about the collective—and about herself—that she may not be able to survive\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Nothing is as it seems in Gaylin’s addictive, shape-shifting thriller... a twisty-turny plot that will sizzle your summer.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople (Included in “The Best New Books”), on Never Look Back\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Mystery and true crime aficionados will delight in piecing together the puzzle in Edgar winner Gaylin’s (\u003cem\u003eIf I Die Tonight\u003c\/em\u003e) deliciously twisty novel.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review) on Never Look Back\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Expertly crafted… A mind-bending mystery, an insightful exploration of parent-child relationships, and a cautionary tale about bitterness and blame.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review), on Never Look Back\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alison Gaylin’s 11th novel perceptively examines family dynamics, the domino effects of violence and our personal stories — real or invented — that help us maneuver through life. The strong tension that launches \u003cem\u003eNever Look Back\u003c\/em\u003e only intensifies with each surprising twist… \u003cem\u003eNever Look Back\u003c\/em\u003e is another superior outing from Gaylin.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alison Gaylin’s \u003cem\u003eThe Collective\u003c\/em\u003e is an astonishing feat. In the tradition of Ira Levin’s unforgettable social thrillers (\u003cem\u003eRosemary’s Baby, Stepford Wives\u003c\/em\u003e), it’s a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride that also speaks volumes about our current moment, the dangers of our digital world, the potency of female rage. Don’t miss it.”   - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMegan Abbott, national bestselling author of The Turnout\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alison Gaylin's The Collective feels like the book of the moment, the year. Clever, compassionate and all too believable, it's a stunning achievement by one of my favorite writers - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLaura Lippman, New York Times Bestselling Author of DREAM GIRL\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Gaylin, using a skillful balance of tension and intimacy, pulls us in to consider the implications of using vengeance and vigilantism in seeking justice and to find solace for overwhelming grief.” \u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eChronogram Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Dark and daring, \u003cem\u003eThe Collective\u003c\/em\u003e by Alison Gaylin is a revenge thriller with an unexpected twist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePopsugar\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"It's gripping, suspenseful, and dark. This is one you want to read first.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHarlan Coben (on The TODAY Show)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gaylin’s prose, so achingly pure yet electric in its gathering rage, pulls readers so far into the abyss… Even after reading its shattering conclusion, you might be drawn back to the beginning of this blistering novel in search of every last breadcrumb Gaylin has dropped.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gaylin imbues \u003cem\u003eThe Collective \u003c\/em\u003ewith solid suspense that grows from myriad twists, each of which is a surprise. [It] careens to a perfectly noir—and totally believable—finale, showcasing Gaylin’s storytelling skills.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSouth Florida Sun Sentinel\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[A] gripping psychological thriller from Edgar winner Gaylin… A breathtaking twist will catch readers by surprise. This tale of justice without mercy is a page-turner.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Escalating stakes and a tight, twisty plot fuel this timely domestic thriller, which unfolds through a visceral first-person-present narration. Camille’s pain and fury are so palpable they’re contagious… Gaylin delivers a thought-provoking page-turner that grips and gratifies. An all-too-plausible tale of Highsmith-ian vengeance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fans of dark psychological suspense will be unable to put this one down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alison Gaylin’s The Collective is your next addiction: A diabolically clever thriller filled with spine-tingling twists, it’s also a psychologically rich exploration of vengeance and justice. I can’t stop thinking about this book.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlafair Burke, New York Times Bestselling Author of THE BETTER SISTER\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Brutal, raw, and beautifully wrought THE COLLECTIVE is psychological suspense of the first order. A mother’s grief ignites into rage, leading her down a dark, twisting, dangerous road to a certain brand of justice. Alison Gaylin doesn’t pull a single punch in this layered, engrossing, and nerve shattering thriller where wrong is right and revenge is a dish served white hot.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of CONFESSIONS ON THE 7:45\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Alison Gaylin's \u003cem\u003eThe Collective\u003c\/em\u003e is a dark and sinister ride that goes straight to the heart of revenge. Not just what it means, but what it costs. This is a highly entertaining, and terrifying, read.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Swanson, New York Times bestselling author of Every Vow You Break\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Collective\u003c\/em\u003e is a propulsive, emotional conspiracy thriller powered by the all-consuming fire of maternal rage. Without pretty moralizing, Gaylin shows both the destruction and visceral satisfaction that come with revenge. I am a peaceful person, but also a mother, and I read the whole book with a killer's heart.” \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSteph Cha, award-winning author of Your House Will Pay\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This electrifying thriller dares us to walk a thin line between justice and bloodlust.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeople\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Collective\u003c\/em\u003e is quite possibly Alison Gaylin’s best book yet—and that’s saying a lot. The grieving-moms-as-avengers premise is entirely gripping in and of itself, but it’s the underlying emotion and subsequent action that makes reading it an all-consuming, immersive experience. Like anything worthy of thoughtful consideration and debate, this book may make you deeply uncomfortable at times but will ultimately win you over with its bold, beating heart.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCriminalElement.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"William Morrow Paperbacks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890311524581,"sku":"NP9780063143562","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063143562.jpg?v=1730233009","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-collective-a-novel-isbn-9780063143562","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}