All the Dangerous Things

All the Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham is an utterly captivating thriller about a desperate mother with a terrible background that follows up her instant New York Times bestseller, A Flicker in the Dark.

When Mason, Isabelle Drake's toddler son, was stolen out of his bed in the middle of the night while she and her husband were slept in the adjacent room, her world was completely turned upside down a year ago. The case swiftly fizzled out, leaving the authorities with few evidence and few leads to follow. But Isabelle won't be able to sleep until Mason is brought back to her, physically.

She hasn't slept for a year, with the exception of the occasional catnap or brief blackout during which she loses consciousness.

Now, Isabelle's only concern is locating him, but she is aware that she cannot continue in this manner indefinitely. She agrees to be interviewed by a true-crime podcaster in the hopes of unearthing a new witness or hidden clue, but she is uneasy by his interest in Isabelle's history. Her extreme sleeplessness combined with his persistent probing has evoked unsettling memories from her own upbringing, leading Isabelle to question her memory of the night Mason vanished and to question her own trustworthiness. Nevertheless, she is committed to discovering the truth, wherever it may lead.