The Last House Guest

In the seemingly idyllic coastal town of Littleport, Maine, two distinct worlds coexist: the wealthy summer residents and the year-round locals who serve them. Against this backdrop, an unlikely and fierce friendship blossoms between Sadie Loman, a summer guest, and Avery Greer, a local. For nearly a decade, their bond is unbreakable, a rare exception to the town's unspoken class divide. However, their intertwined lives take a dark turn when Sadie is found dead, a death the police quickly rule a suicide. Plagued by grief and a gnawing sense of injustice, Avery finds herself under a cloud of suspicion, particularly from a local detective and Sadie's brother, Parker. Convinced that someone in the community knows more than they're letting on and determined to clear her name, Avery embarks on a relentless quest for the truth, navigating a labyrinth of secrets, betrayals, and the elusive nature of memory, uncovering unsettling revelations that challenge everything she thought she knew about her best friend and their shared past. This smart, twisty read delves into the complexities of female friendship and the hidden undercurrents of a seemingly perfect community.