• Front cover view of A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham centered on a neutral light gray background. Small tear and creasing at the right bottom corner.
  • Back cover view of A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham centered on a neutral light gray background. Minor chipping is present around the edges from normal wear.
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Stacy Willingham | Mystery & Crime

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham

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A Southern Psychological Thriller of Inherited Trauma and a Copycat Killer

Chloe Davis spent twenty years trying to outrun the summer she turned twelve—the year her father confessed to murdering six teenage girls in their small Louisiana town. Now a clinical psychologist in Baton Rouge, her curated stability shatters when local girls begin vanishing. The disappearances mirror her father's exact methods, forcing Chloe into a desperate investigation. She must determine if a true copycat is actively hunting, or if her own deeply rooted trauma is distorting her reality.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Stacy Willingham delivers a claustrophobic psychological thriller built on the foundation of a highly unreliable narrator and intense domestic suspense. This Southern mystery relies on the tension of an active serial killer investigation blended with a character-driven exploration of family secrets, delivering a twist-heavy puzzle for fans of dark, atmospheric tension.

Edition & Specifications

Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks

Pages: 407

Format: Paperback

Publication Date: 2021

ISBN: 9781250896445

Condition Note:

Condition Note: The front cover has a small tear and creasing at the bottom right corner. The back cover shows minor chipping along the edges from normal shelf wear. The spine remains structurally sound with minimal creasing and light chipping at the top edge. A solid, intact copy.

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