From the author of The Lost Heiress comes a twisty, emotional novel about the fragility of memory, the long arc of betrayal, and the blind spots we protect for love and survival.

Eleanor “Elle” Collins has gone to great lengths to distance herself from the tragedy that reshaped her life as a teenager. Now thirty and struggling to salvage her stalled acting career, she’s given one last chance at her dream when director Jace Wilder asks her to cowrite and star in his next film. But there’s a catch: The movie is about the infamous Hancock Park murders—the tragedy Elle has spent half her life running from.

Then

At fifteen, Eleanor is sent to live with her wealthy relatives in Hancock Park. There, she falls under the thrall of her cousin Liam and his popular friend group at the prestigious Brearly School. But dangerous secrets will lead to a devastating end.

Now

As Elle works with Jace on the film, her growing feelings for him complicate everything—and what she thought was the truth begins to shift.

What really happened that fateful night?

And can she survive it a second time?

© 2026 by Elizabeth Klehfoth, all rights reserved.

Elizabeth Klehfoth grew up in Elkhart, Indiana. She studied creative writing, earning her BFA from Chapman University and her MFA from Indiana University, where she also taught fiction writing and composition. Her previous novels include her 2018 debut, All These Beautiful Strangers, and The Lost Heiress. Elizabeth lives in Los Angeles with her husband, young daughter, and rescue dog, Milo.