The Haters - by Robyn Harding

About the Book

"Camryn Hart is living her dream. After years of struggle and rejection, her first novel has finally been published. Her editor is happy; her fiancâe, Matt, is supportive; and her friends are all excited for her. She's on top of the world--until she receives a disturbing email from an unfamiliar address. Rattled by the accusations she finds there, Camryn swallows the sick feeling in her stomach and resolves to put the email out of her mind. But then she checks her ratings on a popular book site and finds a similarly scathing one-star review. The reviewer is articulate, passionate, and convincing, so much so that other reviewers start to fall in line. Soon, Camryn's book is flooded with bad reviews. Could the reviewer be the same person who sent the email? Desperate to understand what's going on, Camryn starts to look into who the reviewer might be. Other authors warn her that trolls are dangerous, that she should be careful, but the actions of the troll are escalating, and Camryn's starting to lose touch with what's real and what isn't. When the troll's harassment turns deadly, it will take everything Camryn has to unmask the enemy who's been sabotaging her every move--and finally learn why she's being targeted"--

Book Synopsis

From the bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, this "dark, twisted heartstopper" reveals the dark side of fame when an author is targeted online (Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest).

Camryn Lane is living her dream. After years of rejection, her first novel has finally been published. Her editor is happy; her teenage daughter is proud; and her boyfriend and friends are all excited for her. She's on top of the world--until she receives a disturbing message from an unknown sender.

Rattled by the accusations in the message, Camryn resolves to put the missive out of her mind. But when she checks her ratings on a popular book site, she finds a scathing one-star review. Soon, Camryn's book is flooded with bad reviews. Could the reviewer be the same person who sent the ugly email? And why do they want to ruin her? As the online harassment creeps into Camryn's personal life, she vows to find out who's behind it. Is it really a disgruntled reader? Or could it be someone she knows?

The troll's actions are escalating, and when the abuse turns deadly, it will take everything Camryn has to unmask the enemy so intent on destroying her--and finally learn why she's being targeted.

Review Quotes

"The Haters may come off as a bit of a cautionary tale -- the price of fame, the risks of making yourself vulnerable in the public eye, what to do and what not to do when faced with criticism -- but Harding says ultimately her first goal is always to entertain. With this novel, she has more than succeeded."--BookTrib

"I don't care what Robyn Harding writes, I'm going to read it. The Haters is getting fantastic reviews and they are well-deserved."--Medium

"Robyn Harding gets better with each book, and here she has struck the perfect balance of fun, riveting, timely and seriously twisted."--Bookreporter

"Harding makes the most of her chilling premise. This provides some satisfying shocks."

--Publishers Weekly

"A menacing page turner with so many brilliant red herrings. I flew through it and was wrongfooted many times. A clever, cautionary, and twisted tale."--John Marrs, Bestselling author of The One

"A searing, riveting, razor-sharp examination of internet stalking and online bullying." --May Cobb, author of Hunting Wives

"Everything Robyn Harding writes turns to gold, and her newest high-octane thriller, The Haters, is no exception. A dark, twisted heart-stopper, Harding has written a cautionary tale about the dangers of engaging with online trolls and its life-altering consequences. Filled with Harding's signature sleight of hand, The Haters grabbed me at page one and kept me blazing through the pages until the final jaw-dropping page." --Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching

"Harding is a master of the psychological thriller. Loaded with relatable characters, topical themes, and hairpin twists--not to mention a highly entertaining story-within-a-story-- The Haters is a terrific read and reminiscent of the best of Lisa Jewell!"--Daniel Kalla, Bestselling author of Fit To Die

"Suspenseful and affecting, The Haters is a page-turning portrayal of an author who thinks she's about to witness her dreams come true, but gets caught up in an ever-worsening nightmare. Robyn Harding spins a twisty tale that will keep you guessing until its wholly satisfying ending."--Clémence Michallon, Bestselling author The Quiet Tenant

"Time and time again, Robyn Harding has proven herself a talented writer with an innate ability to spin a complex tale. Those skills are on full display with her latest novel, The Haters, which somehow manages to be both terrifying and thoughtful."--Chevy Stevens, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Roads

Praise for The Drowning Woman:

"As twisty and pacey as it gets, The Drowning Woman is a dark and wild ride of redemption, betrayal, and friendship between two complex women caught in a tangle of secrets--a total page-turner."--Ashley Audrain, New York Times bestselling author of The Push

"The Drowning Woman is brilliant. Propelled by two richly drawn women, both victims and perpetrators, who hold the possibility of saving or damning each other, its world is messy and violent in a way that feels frighteningly real and impossible to look away from. The magnetism of Harding's writing and her jaw-dropping twists make The Drowning Woman one of those rare stories that's both compulsively readable and full of gravitas. Harding's power as a storyteller is enormous; this book will stick with you long after reading."--Ashley Winstead, author of The Last Housewife

"A compelling, intriguing, masterfully crafted thriller that will sweep you up like a runaway train, I absolutely devoured The Drowning Woman. With twist after ingenious twist, this one is stylish and utterly riveting." --Christina McDonald, USA Today Bestselling Author of Do No Harm

"A story of an unlikely friendship takes the darkest of turns in Robyn Harding's latest excellent thriller. She is one of the very best storytellers and with each book, she exceeds my expectations. The Drowning Woman is no exception." --Liz Nugent, international bestselling author of Lying in Wait

"Every time I thought I knew where this story was going, it swerved in a wholly unexpected direction. A thought-provoking depiction of two seemingly opposite women who learn, in the face of danger, that they are more alike than they could have ever imagined, The Drowning Woman is a masterpiece of misdirection, double meaning, and carefully placed clues. Robyn Harding made me believe that I had found my footing multiple times before pulling the rug straight out from beneath me. Brava."--Stacy Willingham, New York Times bestselling author of A Flicker in the Dark

"I'm in absolute awe of Robyn Harding's talent and skill. The Drowning Woman is an astonishing, expertly crafted story of two damaged women desperate for love and a fresh start whose paths collide then epically crash and burn. With one killer twist after another and a masterful plot, I gasped out loud and flipped through the brilliant pages so quickly that my fingers caught fire. It's one of the most gripping books I've read this year."--Samantha M. Bailey, #1 bestselling author of Woman on the Edge and Watch Out for Her

"Pulse-pounding and deliciously unpredictable, The Drowning Woman is destined to be every thriller lover's summer obsession. Ratcheting tension and jaw-dropping reveals will leave readers questioning who they can trust--and relishing every moment of the guessing game. Robyn Harding can twist a plot like a corkscrew."--Laurie Elizabeth Flynn, bestselling author of The Girls Are All So Nice Here

"Quick moving with a plot intricate enough to keep the reader hooked."--Kirkus

"Robyn Harding is one of the most daring thriller writers out there, and The Drowning Woman is no exception. This is a wild ride with twists I never saw coming. A perfect summer read!"--Samantha Downing, international bestselling author of My Lovely Wife

"This edge-of-your-seat thriller combines wildly intricate plot twists and turns with complex, carefully developed characters--and reading it made me wonder if there's anything Robyn Harding can't pull off! I had no idea where I was headed, but knew I definitely wanted to be on this propulsive, suspenseful, often shocking ride that explores the ways in which we betray ourselves and others--and just how far we'll go for redemption."--Marissa Stapley, New York Times bestselling author of Lucky

"With deceitful characters who are not what they seem, a myriad of unexpected twists and turns, and a story that moves along at high speed, The Drowning Woman is everything I love in a thriller. Robyn Harding keeps readers hooked until the end." --Mary Kubica, New York Times bestselling author of Local Woman Missing

About the Author

Robyn Harding is the bestselling author of The Drowning Woman, The Perfect Family, The Swap, The Arrangement, Her Pretty Face, and The Party. She has also written and executive produced an independent film. She lives in Vancouver, British Columbia, with her family and two cute but deadly rescue chihuahuas.