The Other Emily
✍️ Dean KoontzCurrently unavailable
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A grieving writer meets a woman who looks exactly like his lost wife.
The story follows David Thorne, whose life changed when Emily Carlino vanished from a California highway. For ten years, he carried guilt for her disappearance. His routine breaks when he meets Maddison Sutton. She mimics Emily’s mannerisms and appearance with unsettling precision. This resemblance forces David to question his sanity and his past. He must decide if this is a miracle or a trap. The narrative explores how grief can distort perception. It does not offer easy answers about the supernatural. Instead, it focuses on the emotional risk of trusting again after such a long separation.
Published in 2021 by Thorndike Press, this large print edition targets American readers interested in contemporary gothic fiction. It draws on the tradition of psychological horror where personal loss intersects with the unknown. The setting remains grounded in modern California, emphasizing realistic emotional responses to supernatural events.
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Why this book is worth reading
Readers who appreciate character-driven mysteries with supernatural undertones will find this book compelling. It appeals to those interested in stories about grief and the uncanny, offering a deep exploration of how loss distorts perception. The narrative focuses on emotional risk rather than action, making it ideal for those seeking introspective horror. Those who enjoy psychological tension between hope and dread will engage with David’s internal struggle. It is not for readers seeking fast-paced action or historical fiction.
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Arrived quickly and well packaged. Some chapters are hard to read in the best possible way. Well worth it.
Took a chance on it after reading the description here. The audiobook crowd will want the paper copy for the margins. Not a jump-scare book; it gets under the skin and stays there. Well worth it.
Bought this for my brother and ended up reading it first. Slow burn, but the burn is the point. Not a jump-scare book; it gets under the skin and stays there. A keeper.
I read a lot of horror and I'm picky. It leans on old gothic bones and makes them creak convincingly. Genuinely unsettling in places, and it earns it without cheap tricks. My only quibble is that the middle third sags a little. Good, with the caveats above.
Arrived quickly and well packaged. Not a jump-scare book; it gets under the skin and stays there. Belongs in any working kitchen.
Got it as a gift for a friend who loves the genre. Print is comfortable for late-night reading. The prose is clean and the scares land because the characters feel real. Delivery took a bit longer than quoted. Good, with the caveats above.
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Readers who cherish psychological mysteries intertwined with supernatural elements will find much to love here. However, those craving high-octane action sequences or dense historical detail may struggle with this slow-burn focus on grief and uncertainty.
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