The Collective : A Novel

"Chilling...this terrific novel is...propelled by an iron-tight plot that becomes increasingly tense." --New York Times Book Review

"Its a nerve-shredding, emotionally harrowing ride. Dont miss it.Megan Abbott, New York Times bestselling author

The USA Today bestselling and Edgar Awardwinning author of Never Look Back and If I Die Tonight asks how far a grieving mother will go to right a tragic wrong in this propulsive novel of psychological suspense.

Camille Gardener is a grievingand angrymother who, five years after her daughters death, is still obsessed with the privileged young man she believes to be responsible.

When her rash actions draw the attention of a secret group of womenthe 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.

As 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 collectiveand about herselfthat she may not be able to survive