Emma Carpenter finds solace in the seclusion of house-sitting at a desolate beachfront property, with her loyal golden retriever, Laika, as her only companion. A stark contrast to the stormy coastline is the quaint companionship of her neighbor Deek, and Jules, the home's owner, reachable only through textual exchanges. Driven by the tranquility to consume literature, Emma stumbles upon a horror novel by H. G. Kane, but disgruntlement brews as the pages turn, prompting her to cast a one-star review into the virtual abyss. A digital quarrel ensues, with Kane defending his creation vehemently. However, the online spat seems to spiral into reality as nightfall brings a series of macabre disturbances echoing the sinister narratives-penned by Kane himself. With sixteen novels to his name, all echoing the grim motifs of a stalker's depravity, Emma delves into the enigma: How did Kane find her, and to what extent will he go to vindicate his works? Taylor Adams weaves a tale of psychological tension, a breathless chase of wits where each chapter holds you captive, proving once more his prowess in crafting an atmosphere of dread and personalities etched in suspense.