Only the Guilty Survive: A Thriller BY Kate Robards

In this gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Riley Sager and Lisa Jewell, a podcaster's investigation into a cult’s mass suicide intertwines with the unsolved murder of a local beauty queen, unraveling a dark and twisty tale.

The rural town of Iola, Michigan, was rocked by the mass suicide of the Flock, a cult led by the enigmatic Dominic Bragg. The group’s tragic end occurred at an abandoned bird sanctuary, just weeks after the abduction of Laurel Tai, a beloved local pageant queen. As the town's fear and suspicion fell on Claire Kettler, Laurel’s best friend and the cult’s only survivor, Claire was left grappling with her grief and unanswered questions about her friend’s murder and the cult members' deaths.

Ten years later, Arlo Stone, a determined podcaster, begins investigating the cult and Laurel's murder, reigniting old wounds and stirring up hidden secrets. Claire is thrust back into the spotlight, forced to confront her painful past and protect her secrets from being exploited for public consumption. As Arlo’s revelations threaten to expose the truth, Claire races against time to piece together the mystery and prevent history from repeating itself.

With its blend of suspense, intrigue, and psychological depth, this novel delves into the murky waters of true crime culture and the dark shadows cast by unresolved trauma.