Zoje Stage delivers another knockout with a blood-chilling follow-up to international sensation Baby Teeth, taking readers back into the unsteady world of a young sociopath who’s all grown up.
“Stage has become a popular voice in the space where psychological suspense and horror overlap, and readers have long clamored for a sequel to her debut novel, Baby Teeth (2018). She has finally thoughtfully obliged with a stand-alone follow-up, a story that can be read either before or after that first book, with each informing the other… All will squirm uncomfortably and yet be unwilling to look away, furiously turning the pages until the final twist is revealed. A great choice for those who enjoy the work of Sarah Pinborough, Catriona Ward, and Katrina Monroe.” ―Booklist
“Once you get inside the head of this suburban whirlpool of psychological madness, there is no escape until the shocking final pages.” ―Daniel Kraus, New York Times bestselling author of Whalefall
“The most unsettling child you’ve ever read about is all grown up . . . Just like our dear Hanna does with her beloved charcoals, Zoje Stage masterfully draws you into a story made up entirely of shades of gray. You won’t know what to believe, you won’t know who to pull for, and you won’t put it down until the last page is turned.” ―Tony Wirt, bestselling author of Just Stay Away
Zoje Stage’s debut, Baby Teeth was a breakout psychological thriller when it was published in summer 2018. It was nominated for a Bram Stoker Award, a Goodreads Choice Award (and came in second behind Stephen King!), became a USA Today and international bestseller, named one of the best books of the year by Forbes Magazine, Library Journal, PopSugar, Barnes & Noble, Bloody Disgusting, and Book Bub, named a People Magazine Book of the Week, a Publishers Weekly Best Summer Book, awarded four starred trade reviews, praised by The New York Times Book Review, Entertainment Weekly, Forbes, PopSugar, HelloGiggles, and others.
Now the supremely talented screenwriter-turned-novelist Zoje Stage is back with a stand-alone sequel to Baby Teeth, DEAR HANNA (Thomas & Mercer; August 13, 2024).
Hanna is no stranger to dark thoughts: as a young child, she tried to murder her own mother. But that was more than sixteen years ago. And extensive therapy―and writing letters to her younger brother―has since curbed those nasty tendencies.
Now twenty-four, Hanna is living an outwardly normal life of domestic content. Married to real estate agent Jacob, she’s also stepmother to his teenage daughter Joelle. They live in a beautiful home, and Hanna loves her career as a phlebotomist―a job perfectly suited to her occasional need to hurt people.
But when Joelle begins to change in ways that don’t suit Hanna’s purposes, her carefully planned existence threatens to come apart. With life slipping out of her control, Hanna reverts to old habits, determined to manipulate the events and people around her. And the only thing worse than a baby sociopath is a fully grown one.
With its dark humor and chillingly seductive protagonist, DEAR HANNA is sure to thrill returning and new readers alike.
To help celebrate the release of this new psychological thriller, we are hosting a virtual book tour with this stellar list of book influencers who will post reviews, features, and giveaways. We hope you will follow along!
Thursday, August 1 Nikki H Rose AND Andi Reads 2024
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Sunday, August 4 Reading Mama Reviews AND Elsie Loves Lit
Monday, August 5 Briana’s Best Reads AND Books And Coffee MX
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Thursday, August 15 Love My Dane Dolly AND Hooked By Books
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Friday, August 23 Addicted to Books 86 AND Poetry and Plot Twists
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Monday, August 26 Sarah’s Bookstack AND Suzy Approved Book Reviews
Tuesday, August 27 Love My Books 2020 AND 3 Hearts and a Wish
Wednesday, August 28 Kray’s Bookclub AND Mel Ann Rosenthal
Thursday, August 29 Bookapotamus AND My Bursting Book Blog
Friday, August 30 – Candice Reads AND Nissa the Bookworm
