Friend in the Dark

A digital romance turns deadly in this sensual domestic thriller from USA Today bestselling author Samantha M. Bailey.Eden Miller’s world is crumbling. Her husband blindsided her with divorce, and her daughter barely speaks to her. In an impulsive decision to escape her present and revisit the past, she sends a friend request to her college crush, Justin Ward.One night twenty-three years ago changed the course of her life. It closed the door on Justin and opened the door to her husband, Dave. But what if Eden could have a do-over?Eden begins an online relationship with Justin that awakens her in ways she never thought possible, and his voice and words make her take bold risks. But something’s off. He knows too much about her and her family…he’s been following her.Eden is forced to awaken from her fantasy and look for answers—who really is the man on the other line? The truth about Justin—and about what happened that fateful night two decades ago—puts her and her family in a fight for their lives.

Praise for Samantha M. Bailey A Friend in the Dark “Suspenseful, twisty, and addictive. A Friend in the Dark is smartly written and deliciously chilling. I couldn’t put it down. This is Bailey at her best! I paused an episode of Below Deck: Down Under to finish this book. That’s how invested I was.” —Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of The Perfect Marriage “Wow! Chilling, riveting…and page-turningly edgy. The oh-so-talented Samantha M. Bailey has created a twisted (and steamy!) world of power, passion, and vulnerability. This seductive thriller with its deep understanding of psychological trauma and the heavy secrets of the past is brave, original, and haunting. Fans of Gillian Flynn and Lisa Unger will cheer this must-read author.” —Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of The House Guest “Samantha M. Bailey never disappoints! A Friend in the Dark is one of the most intriguing and surprising books I’ve read in a while. You think you know where it’s headed…but you don’t. This thriller shocked me to the very end.” —Samantha Downing, internationally bestselling author of My Lovely Wife “With A Friend in the Dark, Samantha M. Bailey has crafted what’s destined to be one of the most binge-worthy, buzzed about thrillers of the year. Wholly propulsive with twist after mind-blowing twist, richly layered characters, and an intricate plot, Bailey is at the top of her game and delivers not only a spine-tingling thriller but also a potent examination of the complexity of female desire and the terrifying, dark side of online relationships. A Friend in the Dark will have you glued from its first page to its explosive conclusion. An absolute masterpiece from the master of suspense!” —May Cobb, award-winning author of A Likeable Woman and The Hunting Wives “A tautly written story of twists, deception, and long-simmering desire, A Friend in the Dark is a thriller that consumed me from start to end. Samantha M. Bailey is a master of surprise endings and complex antagonists, and each chapter of this story flew by. Do not miss this one!” —Elle Marr, Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Family Bones “A sexy treat of a thriller loaded with twists and hairpin turns! Fans of Colleen Hoover should love A Friend in the Dark. It will keep you guessing and up way too late.” —Daniel Kalla, bestselling author of Fit to Die “When you sit down with a Samantha M. Bailey novel, you expect to be nailed to your seat for the duration. A Friend in the Dark does that and so much more: this electrifying, layered, and psychologically acute thriller examines female desire, marriage, and motherhood while sweeping you off on a twisty ride all the way to its visceral, explosive finale. Bailey expertly crafts dark history and human foibles into an addictive narrative cocktail. Welcome to your next book hangover.” —Damyanti Biswas, bests

Samantha M. Bailey is the USA Today and #1 international bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her. Her books have sold in eleven countries. She lives in Toronto, where she can usually be found tapping away at her computer or curled up on her couch with a book. Connect with her on Instagram (@SBaileyBooks) and Facebook (Samantha M. Bailey) and visit her website at https://SamanthaMBailey.com.