After posting a negative book review, a woman living in a remote location begins to wonder if the author is a little touchy—or very, very dangerous—in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and Hairpin Bridge. Emma Carpenter lives in isolation with her golden retriever Laika, house-sitting an old beachfront home on the rainy Washington coast. Her only human contact is her enigmatic old neighbor, Deek, and (via text) the house’s owner, Jules. One day, she reads a poorly written—but gruesome—horror novel by the author H. G. Kane, and posts a one-star review that drags her into an online argument with none other than the author himself. Soon after, disturbing incidents start to occur at night. To Emma, this can’t just be a coincidence. It was strange enough for this author to bicker with her online about a lousy review; could he be stalking her, too? As Emma digs into Kane’s life and work, she learns he has published sixteen other novels, all similarly sadistic tales of stalking and murder. But who is he? How did he find her? And what else is he capable of? Displaying his trademark command of rapid-fire pacing, unnerving atmosphere, and razor-sharp characterization, Taylor Adams once again delivers a diabolically disturbing—and deadly—game of cat and mouse.
After posting a negative book review, a woman living in a remote location begins to wonder if the author is a little touchy—or very, very dangerous—in this pulse-pounding novel of psychological suspense and terror from the critically acclaimed author of No Exit and Hairpin Bridge. Emma Carpenter lives in isolation with her golden retriever Laika, house-sitting an old beachfront home on the rainy Washington coast. Her only human contact is her enigmatic old neighbor, Deek, and (via text) the house’s owner, Jules. One day, she reads a poorly written—but gruesome—horror novel by the author H. G. Kane, and posts a one-star review that drags her into an online argument with none other than the author himself. Soon after, disturbing incidents start to occur at night. To Emma, this can’t just be a coincidence. It was strange enough for this author to bicker with her online about a lousy review; could he be stalking her, too? As Emma digs into Kane’s life and work, she learns he has published sixteen other novels, all similarly sadistic tales of stalking and murder. But who is he? How did he find her? And what else is he capable of? Displaying his trademark command of rapid-fire pacing, unnerving atmosphere, and razor-sharp characterization, Taylor Adams once again delivers a diabolically disturbing—and deadly—game of cat and mouse.
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High-tension survival thrillers featuring isolated settings, claustrophobic suspense, and unpredictable plot turns have made Taylor Adams a prominent author in contemporary suspense fiction. He gained widespread recognition with his breakout 2017 thriller No Exit, which trapped its protagonist at a snowy highway rest stop with a kidnapped child and a room full of suspicious strangers.
Adams resides in suburban Seattle, Washington, where he writes suspense fiction full-time. His novels have achieved widespread success and critical acclaim, earning honors as Book of the Month Main Selections and Amazon Editor's Picks. His breakthrough novel, No Exit, was translated into 32 languages and adapted into a Hulu Original feature film directed by Damien Power, produced by Scott Frank, and starring Havana Rose Liu.
Following the success of No Exit, Adams expanded his catalog of high-concept thrillers with novels such as Hairpin Bridge, Last Word A Novel, and Her Last Breath. Released in February 2026, Her Last Breath received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, BookPage, and Library Journal for its visceral story about two women facing deadly peril inside a fictitious Oregon cave system known as the Devil's Staircase.
Adams's narrative approach centers on tight timeframes, extreme environmental pressure, and claustrophobic locations that force ordinary characters into extraordinary survival situations. He frequently explores themes of paranoia, isolation, and the terrifying vulnerabilities of modern life, such as the unforeseen hostility that can stem from simple digital interactions or being stranded far from help.
His storytelling balances suspenseful premise design with fast-paced action and multi-layered plot turns. Adams places heavy emphasis on maximizing narrative pressure, ensuring his protagonists face escalating physical and psychological stakes while navigating relentless antagonists.
1 books in catalog
High-tension survival thrillers featuring isolated settings, claustrophobic suspense, and unpredictable plot turns have made Taylor Adams a prominent author in contemporary suspense fiction. He gained widespread recognition with his breakout 2017 thriller No Exit, which trapped its protagonist at a snowy highway rest stop with a kidnapped child and a room full of suspicious strangers.
Adams resides in suburban Seattle, Washington, where he writes suspense fiction full-time. His novels have achieved widespread success and critical acclaim, earning honors as Book of the Month Main Selections and Amazon Editor's Picks. His breakthrough novel, No Exit, was translated into 32 languages and adapted into a Hulu Original feature film directed by Damien Power, produced by Scott Frank, and starring Havana Rose Liu.
Following the success of No Exit, Adams expanded his catalog of high-concept thrillers with novels such as Hairpin Bridge, Last Word A Novel, and Her Last Breath. Released in February 2026, Her Last Breath received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, BookPage, and Library Journal for its visceral story about two women facing deadly peril inside a fictitious Oregon cave system known as the Devil's Staircase.
Adams's narrative approach centers on tight timeframes, extreme environmental pressure, and claustrophobic locations that force ordinary characters into extraordinary survival situations. He frequently explores themes of paranoia, isolation, and the terrifying vulnerabilities of modern life, such as the unforeseen hostility that can stem from simple digital interactions or being stranded far from help.
His storytelling balances suspenseful premise design with fast-paced action and multi-layered plot turns. Adams places heavy emphasis on maximizing narrative pressure, ensuring his protagonists face escalating physical and psychological stakes while navigating relentless antagonists.
