The Other Emily

Master of suspense and number one New York Times bestselling author Dean Koontz puts readers on a terrible trip filled with terrifying promises, unattainable second chances, and lost loves.

Emily Carlino disappeared ten years ago when her vehicle broke down on a California roadway. She was thought to be one of the undiscovered victims of serial killer Ronny Lee Jessup.

Author David Thorne is still grieving over losing the love of his life and feeling bad about not being able to save her. Ever since, he has tried to find some sort of closure. In an effort to finally lay Emily's body to rest, he even makes frequent visits to Jessup in prison, where he is frantic to learn more about her last hours. Then David meets Maddison Sutton, who is charming, witty, and acutely conscious of everything David has lost. What truly astounds him, though, is how much Maddison resembles Emily in every way—even her kisses. As the unbelievable becomes real, Maddison's enigmatic background deepens, David becomes more obsessed, and the dread increases.

Is that Emily? or an alluring dead ringer? In any case, the fundamental query remains the same: What kind of game is she engaged in? David is prepared to take any chance to learn the truth in exchange for this valuable second opportunity. He hasn't felt this motivated, this hopeful, or this deeply in love in ten years, and he is scared.