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A Flicker in the Dark - by Stacy Willingham

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  • A New York Times Bestseller "A smart, edge-of-your-seat story with plot twists you'll never see coming.
  • About the Author: STACY WILLINGHAM worked as a copywriter and brand strategist for various marketing agencies before deciding to write fiction full time.
  • 368 Pages
  • Fiction + Literature Genres, Thrillers

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"From debut author Stacy Willingham comes a masterfully done, lyrical thriller, certain to be the launch of an amazing career. A Flicker in the Dark is eerily compelling to the very last page. When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath. Now twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge and getting ready for her wedding. While she finally has a fragile grasp on the happiness she's worked so hard to achieve, she sometimes feels as out of control of her own life as the troubled teens who are her patients. So when a local teenage girl goes missing, and then another, that terrifying summer comes crashing back. Is she paranoid, seeing parallels from her past that aren't actually there, or for the second time in her life, is Chloe about to unmask a killer?"--



Book Synopsis



A New York Times Bestseller

"A smart, edge-of-your-seat story with plot twists you'll never see coming. Stacy Willingham's debut will keep you turning pages long past your bedtime." --Karin Slaughter

When Chloe Davis was twelve, six teenage girls went missing in her small Louisiana town. By the end of the summer, her own father had confessed to the crimes and was put away for life, leaving Chloe and the rest of her family to grapple with the truth and try to move forward while dealing with the aftermath.

Now twenty years later, Chloe is a psychologist in Baton Rouge and getting ready for her wedding. While she finally has a fragile grasp on the happiness she's worked so hard to achieve, she sometimes feels as out of control of her own life as the troubled teens who are her patients. So when a local teenage girl goes missing, and then another, that terrifying summer comes crashing back. Is she paranoid, seeing parallels from her past that aren't actually there, or for the second time in her life, is Chloe about to unmask a killer?

From debut author Stacy Willingham comes a masterfully done, lyrical thriller, certain to be the launch of an amazing career. A Flicker in the Dark is eerily compelling to the very last page.



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Praise for A Flicker in the Dark
Goodreads - One of the Readers' Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022
Nerd Daily - One of the Most Anticipated 2022 Book Releases
Crime by the Book - One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2022
SIBA - One of the 'Read This Next!' Picks of the Month
Deep South Magazine - Fall/Winter Reading Lists

"Exceptionally smart, entertaining.... [Willingham's] denouement is both surprising and plausible." --The Washington Post

"Beautifully written... a must read." --Paste

"Equal parts domestic suspense and hard-edged police procedural. . . Willingham pulls together a tight, involving plot with a solid psychological look at the effects of a horrid crime on the Davises, the victims' families and the small community. . . The gripping A Flicker in the Dark sets a terrific course for the new year, shining a bright light on a new author to savor in Willingham." --Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel

"Charleston author Stacy Willingham's debut novel A Flicker in the Dark is collecting accolades for its lyrical prose and propulsive, deeply creepy story." --Augusta Chronicle

"A book you won't want to put down." --Red Carpet Crash

"A Flicker in the Dark will have you sleeping with the lights on by the time you reach the end. . . Suspense climbs as the pages turn, you won't be able to put this one down once you pick it up." --Daily Hive

"A great addition to any mystery/psychological thriller collection, with an unforgettable character haunted by her past in an authentic Louisiana setting, which ups the creep factor." --Library Journal

"Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." --Publishers Weekly

"Willingham offers taut storytelling and a heroine with compelling vulnerability. This is a strong debut recommended for domestic-suspense readers lining up next-reads." --Booklist

"I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain

"Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson

"A Flicker in the Dark is equal parts lush Southern Gothic, penetrating character study, family tragedy wrenching enough to bruise, taut psychological suspense, and--best of all--a mystery as profoundly satisfying as any I've read in years. Evocative and exhilarating." --A.J. Finn

"A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin

"Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark. Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver




About the Author



STACY WILLINGHAM worked as a copywriter and brand strategist for various marketing agencies before deciding to write fiction full time. She earned her BA in Magazine Journalism from the University of Georgia and MFA in Writing from the Savannah College of Art & Design. She currently lives in Charleston, SC with her husband, Britt, and Labradoodle, Mako. A Flicker in the Dark is her first novel.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.55 Inches (H) x 6.4 Inches (W) x 1.15 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.3 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Thrillers
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 368
Publisher: Minotaur Books
Theme: Crime
Format: Hardcover
Author: Stacy Willingham
Language: English
Street Date: January 11, 2022
TCIN: 82824654
UPC: 9781250803825
Item Number (DPCI): 247-02-3023
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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4.5 out of 5 stars with 89 reviews
91% would recommend
23 recommendations

New favorite!!

5 out of 5 stars
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Kiat - 14 days ago, Verified purchaser
Honestly one of my favorite books I’ve ever read. A very interesting story line that keeps you hooked the whole way through. A ending that makes you shocked! Loved this one and highly recommend for any thriller fan.
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Fast Read

5 out of 5 stars
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geauxcurbside - 19 days ago
Great read. It was pretty fast.
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Highly recommend

5 out of 5 stars
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Ohno123 - 2 months ago, Verified purchaser
I thought I had figured it out early on but there are so many twists!
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Exceptionally smart! 100% Agreed!

5 out of 5 stars
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Grace - 6 months ago, Verified purchaser
I just finished this book... And let me tell you! Is amazing! As it is described... smartly written! So amazing... Is my first book of this author and I'll keep reading her work and from now on... I'll only read books of this level and up!... I loved it!
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Mama

5 out of 5 stars
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mama - 7 months ago, Verified purchaser
This is my first read by the author. So far I am loving this book.
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Great read!

5 out of 5 stars
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Tammy - 9 months ago, Verified purchaser
Page turner! Well written, I'm already adding her latest book to my cart.
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2023 favorite book

5 out of 5 stars
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Dayna - 11 months ago
would highly recommend
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Enjoyed

5 out of 5 stars
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Ttyl - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
Enjoyed the book and would recommend to someone else to read.
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Overall, I liked it.

4 out of 5 stars
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Tlynn - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
There were some parts to the story that made me wonder why it was proceeding that way but otherwise, I liked it. It was my first book by Stacy Willingham and I’d try another.
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Suspensful and addictive

5 out of 5 stars
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CC - 1 year ago
This is the book that pulled me back into reading!! 10/10 recommend, will have you staying up to finish it
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Enjoyable

5 out of 5 stars
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Sheartsg - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I enjoyed this book. I predicted a few twists, but the rest took me by surprise.
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Nice cover and title! Just don't open the book!

1 out of 5 stars
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Nikkie - 1 year ago, Verified purchaser
I like the cover and book title and that’s it! The story was predictable and I figured out who did it in the first 30 pages. The style of writing, research and content is not very developed.
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Amazing debut!

5 out of 5 stars
AW - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Great, great first book by a new author!!
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Not Interesting

1 out of 5 stars
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astraea - 2 years ago
This book is predictable and poorly written with a main character I couldn’t stand.
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A binge read

5 out of 5 stars
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Jordannn00 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Sooooo good! I couldn’t put it down.
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not a need but a MUST

5 out of 5 stars
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OB - 2 years ago
I have never recommended or given a book as much as I have with this one. If you’re looking for something with multiple plot twists, then this is the book. It had me hooked!!!!!
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2/5

2 out of 5 stars
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SH - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Kind of predictable. An easy and fast paced read. Entertaining but the protagonist is not likable
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Best book of 2023

5 out of 5 stars
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Ariesflower - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Definitely one of my favorite books with a crazy twist
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Couldnt put it down!

5 out of 5 stars
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rachael - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Phenomenal page turner! It was dark and twisty, and loved every minute of it! Bravo!!
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Incredible

5 out of 5 stars
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Mommaof4 - 2 years ago, Verified purchaser
Book was a true page turner. I can’t wait to read her next one.
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