Abandon; A Novel

A century-old mystery and a harrowing fight for survival collide in this gripping standalone thriller from New York Times bestselling author Blake Crouch (Dark Matter, Recursion).

On Christmas Day in 1893, an entire mining town vanished without a trace—meals left uneaten, belongings abandoned, and not a single body ever found.

More than a hundred years later, journalist Abigail Foster and her historian father set out to uncover the truth behind the town’s eerie disappearance. Accompanied by two wilderness guides, a psychic, and a paranormal photographer, they venture deep into the abandoned settlement, drawn by whispers of hauntings and the unanswered questions of history.

But as a brutal blizzard closes in, the team realizes they are not alone. Something—or someone—is watching. What begins as an investigation soon turns into a terrifying struggle for survival against both the elements and an unseen menace.

A chilling blend of historical intrigue and pulse-pounding suspense, Abandon is a dark, blood-tinged thriller that only Blake Crouch could craft.