It Could Have Been Her by Lisa Jewell

From the #1 New York Times Bestselling Author of None of This Is True — A Chilling New Thriller

In It Could Have Been Her, Lisa Jewell delivers her most twisted and atmospheric psychological thriller yet.

Twenty-five years ago, a young Jane Trevally barely escaped with her life after a terrifying night at a house on the edge of Hampstead Heath. She ran — and never looked back.

Now, middle-aged and twice divorced, Jane is living a quiet life in the country with her dogs when a small white terrier appears on her doorstep. The dog belongs to a teenage girl who has gone missing — and returning him leads Jane straight back to the same ominous house from her past.

Through a window, she catches a glimpse of a haunted-looking woman. The memories come flooding back. As Jane begins to dig into the house’s dark history, she realizes the horrifying truth: what happened there could have been her fate. And the secrets buried inside are far more terrifying than she ever imagined.

With Jewell’s signature blend of suspense, emotional depth, and jaw-dropping twists, It Could Have Been Her is a gripping exploration of trauma, survival, and the evil that can hide in plain sight.