When the Stars Go Dark

Ever felt a pull to escape your present by confronting your past? In 1993, a personal tragedy sends missing persons detective Anna Hart reeling. She flees to the Northern California town where she spent her childhood, only to find that a local teenage girl has disappeared in a case chillingly similar to one that haunts her own history. You'll follow Anna as she's drawn into the search, using her expertise to navigate a landscape of buried secrets and long-held traumas. This isn't just a hunt for a missing girl; it's a gripping journey into the dark corners of the human psyche and a powerful exploration of how we can find light and healing even after the stars go dark.

Paula McLain is the New York Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed novels The Paris Wife, Circling the Sun, Love and Ruin, and When the Stars Go Dark. Drawing on her own experiences in the foster care system, McLain brings a uniquely personal and deeply empathetic perspective to her exploration of trauma, survival, and the enduring power of human connection. Her background gives her writing an unparalleled authenticity and emotional depth, illuminating the search for family and home.