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A pulse-pounding novel about a small-town business owner found dead and the teenage girl caught in the crosshairs, American Girl is the latest thriller from international bestselling author Wendy Walker.

Charlie Hudson, an autistic seventeen-year-old, is determined to leave Sawyer, PA as soon as she graduates high school—in the meantime, she works as many hours as she can at a sandwich shop called The Triple S to save money for college. But when shop owner Clay Cooper—a man who is both respected and feared by many in this economically depressed community—is found dead, each member of his staff becomes a suspect in the perplexing case. Charlie must work to protect herself and her friends, and uncover the danger that may still be at large in their tightknit town.

Bestselling author Wendy Walker returns with another riveting thriller, told through the eyes of an unforgettable protagonist. Read More »

Praise for American Girl

“[A] cunning thriller…The twisty tale unfolds in urgent first-person-present narration…instilling an air of uncertainty that fosters tension and momentum. The exquisitely rendered and emotionally complex characters add depth. Nita Prose fans, take note.”
—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“[American Girl] will mesmerize readers with brilliant and moving characters…not just a good mystery, but a truly enlightening tale as well.”
Booklist (starred review)

“A compelling narrator, a suspenseful, complex mystery, and twists I didn’t see coming—American Girl had me on the edge of my seat for the whole ride.”
—Sarah Shepard, #1 New York Times Bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars

“Wendy Walker’s outstanding American Girl has a little bit of everything. A fascinating, perfectly-rendered teen protagonist. An intricately plotted mystery. A deadly accurate portrait of a small town grappling with big issues. This novel is smart, moving, complex, and ultimately hopeful. A highly original work from one of the best suspense writers in the business. Don’t miss it!”
—David Bell, New York Times Bestselling author of She’s Gone and Try Not To Breathe

American Girl is an utterly propulsive and moving story about a young woman caught in the crosshairs after a ruthless local businessman is murdered. As the mystery unfolds, taking unexpected twists and turns, the characters come to life – each one deeply compelling and astutely drawn. Set against a vivid portrayal of a struggling small town, the bounds of love, loyalty and the will to survive will all be tested. Wendy Walker’s unforgettable thriller will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page.”
—Greer Hendricks, #1 New York Times Bestselling co-author of The Wife Between Us

“Wendy Walker is a master of suspense and jaw-dropping twists, and like her other novels, American Girl had me on the edge of my seat. This is an immersive and original story that is gripping and tense, with a protagonist you’ll root for and won’t soon forget.”
—Carola Lovering, author of Tell Me Lies and Bye, Baby

American Girl is a gripping small-town thriller with an unforgettable coming-of-age protagonist. Walker crafts an engrossing page-turner.”
—Karen Winn, author of Our Little World

“It was wonderful. I felt very heard with this book.”
—Paige Layle, autism acceptance advocate, social media influencer, and audio performer of American Girl

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She saved his life. Now he‘ll never let her go.

Detective Elise Sutton is drawn to cold cases. Each crime is a puzzle to solve, pulled from the past. Elise looks for cracks in the surface and has become an expert on how murderers slip up and give themselves away. She has dedicated her life to creating a sense of order, at work with her ex-marine partner; at home with her husband and two young daughters; and within, battling her own demons. Elise has everything under control, until one afternoon, when she walks into a department store and is forced to make a terrible choice: to save one life, she will have to take another… Read More »

Praise for What Remains

“… chilling psychological acuity … part of the fun is figuring out how everything ties together in the end.”
The New York Times 

“Absolutely splendid storytelling. Wendy Walker is a rate talent.”
—AJ Finn, New York Times Bestselling author of The Woman in the Window

“Finely crafted characters, great plotting This is Wendy Walker at her best!”
—BA Paris, New York Times Bestselling author of Behind Closed Doors

“A heart-pounding page turner, Wendy Walker’s WHAT REMAINS is a gorgeous and compelling emotional thriller.”
—Jean Kwok, New York Times Bestselling author of Finding Sylvie Lee

“Perfectly plotted and beautifully written, I was gripped from the first page.”
—Alice Feeney, New York Times Bestselling author of Daisy Darker

“A twisted game of obsession and secrets, WHAT REMAINS starts with a bang and doesn’t let you go.”
—Julie Clark, New York Times Bestselling author of The Lies I Tell

“An addictive, immersive, propulsive thriller… [Walker] is absolutely one of the genre’s best.”
—Jennifer Hillier, USA Today Bestselling author of Things We Do In the Dark

“Incredibly tense – I dare you to put this book down.”
—Catherine Ryan Howard, International Bestselling author of 56 Days

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