The Perfect Sanctuary

On a remote island where neighbors keep deadly secrets, a mother's search for her missing friend reveals a community that no one ever leaves.

Finley thought the gated island compound off Florida's Gulf Coast would be the perfect fresh start for her and her daughter, Campbell. Private. Secure. Safe.

She was wrong.

When Finley befriends Rose, another mother in their exclusive neighborhood, it seems like she's finally found someone she can trust. But Rose grows paranoid, skittish, and defiant of the community's strict rules. Then one morning, Rose vanishes without a trace.

Rose's husband offers evasive answers. Her terrified daughter won't speak. And the other residents? They dismiss Finley's concerns with cold smiles and warnings to mind her own business.

Then Finley receives an invitation from the HOA that chills her to the bone.

The compound's ordinances aren't just strict—they're enforced. And only one thing is certain: Rose broke a rule—one that wasn’t meant to be broken—and someone made sure she paid the price.

Now Finley realizes the terrifying truth: this isn't just a neighborhood with secrets.

It's a trap.

And she may have just become the next victim.

A chilling psychological thriller perfect for readers of Geneva Rose and Freida McFadden—where isolation breeds paranoia and no one can be trusted.

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Praise for Ava Roberts:

“Twisted, unpredictable, and deliciously dark, Ava Roberts delivers another must-read thriller.” —Minka Kent, Washington Post bestselling author

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“A clever and chilling take on dating in the digital age that will have you flipping pages, all the way to the jaw-dropping ending. I loved it.” —Nicola Sanders, bestselling author of Don’t Let Her Stay

“...twists and turns that will keep readers up all night.” —Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, USA Today bestselling author

“Brilliantly creepy and seriously addictive.” —Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Nurse