Bloodline

An ITW Thriller Award and Anthony Award winner. Pregnant journalist Joan Harken moves to her fiancé's Minnesota hometown of Lilydale, hoping to settle down after a childhood spent moving between cities. The town's motto, "Come Home Forever," initially appeals to her. However, Joan begins to notice unsettling aspects of the community. The residents' friendliness feels intrusive, and she senses her movements are being monitored. An old organization appears to maintain significant influence over the town. A decades-old disappearance of a young boy remains an unresolved mystery. Additionally, Joan believes she has spotted a familiar figure from her past watching her from the shadows. When Joan expresses her concerns to her fiancé, he dismisses them as paranoia. She questions whether her instincts are accurate or if Lilydale harbors genuine danger. Inspired by real events.