Ten years ago, Quincy Carpenter survived a brutal massacre, earning her a notorious place among the 'Final Girls' – a trio of women who miraculously escaped horrific violence. While the media obsessed over Lisa, Sam, and Quincy, the three survivors never met. Now, Quincy lives a carefully curated life, medicated and seemingly healed, with a loving almost-fiancé and a popular baking blog. Her past is a blank, intentionally buried. But this fragile peace shatters when Lisa, the first 'Final Girl,' is found dead in her bathtub. Soon after, Sam, the second 'Final Girl,' appears unannounced on Quincy's doorstep, bringing with her a storm of unsettling questions and a demand to revisit their shared trauma. As disturbing details surrounding Lisa's death emerge, Quincy is forced to confront the gaps in her memory, questioning Sam's motives and battling both the police and relentless reporters. To uncover the truth and avoid becoming a dead 'Final Girl,' Quincy must unlock the suppressed horrors of Pine Cottage, no matter how painful.
Critical Reception
"Recipient of the 2018 International Thriller Writers Award for Best Hardcover Novel, "Final Girls" cemented Riley Sager's reputation as a master of psychological suspense, earning praise even from Stephen King."