The Roommate (Deadly Ambition collection)

Name: The Roommate (Deadly Ambition collection)
Price: 0.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4 (2843 reviews)
Author: Andrea Mara

by Andrea Mara

Mystery Thriller Thriller

4.0 (2,843)

4.0 stars from 2,843 reviews. Top 72% of Mystery Thriller books we track.

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Last checked: Jun 1, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You enjoy psychological thrillers that hit hard in under an hour, with a twist that reframes everything you just read.
You like stories about ordinary people with dangerous secrets, especially when those secrets involve moral compromises.
You're looking for a quick, guilty-pleasure read that you can finish in one sitting without losing the dark atmosphere.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer longer narratives with multiple POVs and subplot development. This is a tight, focused story.
You want uplifting or redemptive endings. The tension here comes from consequences, not catharsis.
You're sensitive to stories about women being threatened or manipulated. The power dynamics here are deliberately unsettling.

About this book

Elena settles in for a quiet Friday night with her husband, wine in hand, ready to watch a new crime drama. As the show begins, she realizes with alarm that every detail mirrors a horrific night from her past—one she has spent years trying to forget. Elena is convinced the similarities are no coincidence. Someone knows her secret, and if the truth emerges, she stands to lose everything. This short story is part of the Deadly Ambition collection, which explores themes of greed, control, and the darker aspects of pursuing ambitions. The stories are designed to be completed in a single sitting.

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Currently #340 in the Kindle store — a top-1,000 bestseller.

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Currently 4.0★ from 2,843 reviews

Gaining approximately 1,423 new reviews per month. Reader interest is surging. Rating has dipped slightly from 5.0 to 4.0.

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