{"product_id":"under-a-dark-sky-a-novel-isbn-9780062845832","title":"Under a Dark Sky: A Novel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom the critically-acclaimed author of \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e comes a terrifying twist on a locked-room mystery that will keep readers guessing until the last page\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnly in the dark can she find the truth . . .\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince her husband died, Eden Wallace's life has diminished down to a tiny pinprick, like a far-off star in the night sky. She doesn't work, has given up on her love of photography, and is so plagued by night terrors that she can't sleep without the lights on. Everyone, including her family, has grown weary of her grief. So when she finds paperwork in her husband's effects indicating that he reserved a week at a dark sky park, she goes. She's ready to shed her fear and return to the living, even if it means facing her paralyzing phobia of the dark. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut when she arrives at the park, the guest suite she thought was a private retreat is teeming with a group of twenty-somethings, all stuck in the orbit of their old college friendships. Horrified that her get-away has been taken over, Eden decides to head home the next day. But then a scream wakes the house in the middle of the night. One of the friends has been murdered. Now everyone—including Eden—is a suspect. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone is keeping secrets, but only one is a murderer. As mishaps continue to befall the group, Eden must make sense of the chaos and lies to evade a ruthless killer—and she'll have to do it before dark falls…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eSince her husband died, Eden Wallace’s life has diminished down to a tiny pinprick, like a far-off star in the night sky. She doesn’t work, has given up on her love of photography, and can’t sleep without the lights on. So when she finds out her husband reserved a week under the stars in a dark sky park, she goes. She’s ready to return to the living, even if it means facing her paralyzing phobia of the dark. \u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when she arrives, the suite she thought was a private retreat is teeming with a group of twentysomethings, all stuck in the orbit of their old college friendships. Horrified that her getaway has been taken over, Eden decides to head home the next day. But then a scream wakes the house. One of the friends has been murdered. Now everyone—including Eden—is a suspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEveryone is keeping secrets, but only one is a murderer. Eden must make sense of the chaos and lies to evade a ruthless killer—and she’ll have to do it before dark falls . . .\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “Lori Rader-Day is so ferociously talented that it kind of makes me mad. Not fair! \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e is a terrific novel—gripping and twisty and beautifully layered. It kept me locked up and locked in from the very first word to the very last.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLou Berney, Edgar Award-winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “In her masterful novel \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e, Lori Rader-Day offers readers one of the most compelling and original voices in literature today. This is a psychological thriller, yes, but so much more. At heart, it’s a wise and compassionate exploration of loss-loss of self, of home, of direction, and for a while, even of hope. I found it beautifully written, satisfying on every level, and I couldn’t help but love it. I guarantee that you will, too.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilliam Kent Krueger, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With a delicate yet steady hand, Lori Rader-Day traces the lines that join these old friends together and the barriers that divide them, to reveal a constellation as inevitable as it’s astonishing. Splendid stuff from a master of the genre. ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCatriona McPherson, author of Go to My Grave\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Fans of Agatha Christie’s \u003cem\u003eAnd Then There Were None\u003c\/em\u003e will be riveted by Rader-Day’s (\u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e) latest psychological thriller, which makes you question who you really know and trust and whether you should be afraid of the dark.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A sharply drawn psychological thriller of uncommon emotional depth, UNDER A DARK SKY is a rare treat—and no less than I’ve come to expect from Lori Rader-Day. Both an irresistible locked-room puzzler and a finely wrought examination of friendship, love, and loss, this is the kind of book you can’t help but read too fast: You can’t wait to find out what happened, no matter that you never want it to end.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Little, author of Dear Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Both an irresistible locked-room puzzler and a finely wrought examination of friendship, love, and loss, this is the kind of book you can’t help but read too fast: You can’t wait to find out what happened, no matter that you never want it to end.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eElizabeth Little, author of Dear Daughter\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A brilliant concept, brilliantly told! \u003cem\u003eUnder a Dark Sky\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that you simply can’t put down. Populated by living, breathing characters and filled with fresh prose and sharp dialogue, we thrill to spend a harrowing, yet redemptive, get-away with our wonderful protagonist.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eUnder a Dark Sky\u003c\/em\u003e by Lori Rader-Day is an atmospheric and absorbing mystery with an intriguing cast of characters. You’ll want to read this gripping novel with the lights on.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHeather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Weight of Silence\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“I don’t know a writer who captures better the insecurities and damaged and damaging relationships of ordinary women.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAnn Cleeves, New York Times Bestselling Author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Lori Rader-Day is a modern-day Agatha Christie: her mysteries are taut, her characters are real and larger than life, and her plots are relentlessly surprising. \u003cem\u003eUnder a Dark Sky\u003c\/em\u003e is a stellar addition to her award-winning catalog... A dynamite late summer read!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate Moretti, New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing Year\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Black Hour\u003c\/em\u003e: “Addictive.... A perfect thriller for the summer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBookPage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “Secrets lie behind every loop, slant, and swirl of \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e, Lori Rader-Day’s compelling story of a handwriting analyst searching for a lost boy. Richly written, complex, and imaginative…this is a perfect read for fans of Mary Higgins Clark.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSusanna Calkins, Macavity Award-winning author of the Lucy Campion mysteries\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “Mary Higgins Clark Award winner Rader-Day’s (\u003cem\u003eLittle Pretty Things\u003c\/em\u003e) third novel will thrill readers who can’t get enough of the psychological suspense genre.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A dark sky park where even the slightest glimmer of light is blocked out provides a fascinating backdrop for Lori Rader-Day’s inventive fourth novel. ... A shrewd plot and realistic characters also soar in \u003cem\u003eUnder a Dark Sky\u003c\/em\u003e.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAssociated Press\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A brilliant concept, brilliantly told! \u003cem\u003eUnder a Dark Sky\u003c\/em\u003e is a novel that you simply can’t put down. Populated by living, breathing characters and filled with fresh prose and sharp dialogue, we thrill to spend a harrowing, yet redemptive, get-away with our wonderful protagonist, Eden Wallace. I guarantee this book will resonate with you. Because, let’s face it, aren’t we all afraid of the dark?” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffery Deaver, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “Beautiful prose and tack-sharp observations round out this slow-burning but thought-provoking meditation on the ravages of domestic violence.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “An unusual protagonist, a timely crime, and outstanding writing make Lori Rader-Day’s \u003cem\u003eThe Black Hour\u003c\/em\u003e a stand-out debut.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSara Paretsky, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “An exceptional debut...An irresistible combination of menace, betrayal, and self-discovery.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “A searing, psychological suspense novel about small-town dreams shattered by a deadly secret.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTerry Shames, Macavity Award-winning author of A Killing at Cotton Hill\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e: “\u003cem\u003eThe Day I Died\u003c\/em\u003e firmly establishes Lori Rader-Day as one of the most important voices currently writing mystery fiction. Her taut prose grips the reader and never lets go as she focuses on Anna Winger, a handwriting expert and small-town single mother, who is pulled into a murder investigation that forces her to see the writing on her own wall. Anna not only has to solve the murder, but she has to save the person she loves the most. Rader-Day’s sharp understanding of the human condition has been on display since her brilliant debut, but here, it glows and is even more jaw-dropping and insightful. You won’t want to miss a sentence. Especially the last one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLarry D. 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