Bestseller New York Times Instant Lisa Jewell, a renowned author from the #1 New York Times bestselling list, is back with a thrilling new psychological thriller. This story follows a woman who unexpectedly becomes the focal point of her own widely successful true crime podcast. Alix Summer, a popular podcaster, meets the unassuming Josie Fair while celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at the local pub. Josie, as it happens, is also marking her forty-fifth birthday. In real essence, they share the same birthday. Several days later, Alix and Josie unexpectedly encounter one another once more, this time outside the school where Alix's children attend. Josie has been tuning in to Alix's podcasts and considers her a captivating subject for her series. She, as she conveys to Alix, is on the verge of significant shifts in her life. Josie's life seems peculiar and intricate, and despite finding her unsettling, Alix can't help but give in to the urge to continue creating the podcast. Gradually, she begins to understand that Josie has concealed some extremely dark truths, and suddenly, Josie has maneuvered her path into Alix’s life - and into her residence. Josie vanishes just as fast as she showed up. Alix finds out that Josie has left behind a frightening legacy, leading to Alix becoming the focus of a true crime podcast, putting her and her family in grave danger. Josie Fair, who is she? She did what?
