Maya Chen needs money desperately, so when an exclusive wellness retreat offers a substantial honorarium, she doesn't ask questions. On the remote Raven Island, twelve women gather to "disconnect" and share their deepest secrets. But Maya soon discovers this isn't therapy—it's a trap. Dr. Sienna Blackwood isn't healing broken women; she's building an empire of blackmail. With no phone, no internet, and no way off the island, Maya must use her coding expertise to break an unbreakable system before she becomes another disappeared woman. In this high-stakes thriller, the only way out is through the code.
Jessie Clark writes psychological thrillers that explore the intersection of memory, justice, and the systems meant to protect us. Drawing on research in psychology and criminal justice, Clark brings realism to stories about detectives, cold cases, and the weight of unresolved crimes. The Vale & Ward Files series was inspired by real cases of hyperthymesia and the thousands of cold cases across the United States. Clark lives in Utah and spends spare time researching forensic science, visiting crime museums, and maintaining a growing database of cases that still deserve answers.
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