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It's Not Her

The twisty new thriller from the bestselling author of Local Woman Missing

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It's Not Her

By: Mary Kubica
Narrated by: Brittany Pressley, Gary Tiedemann, Jennifer Jill Araya
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'Cancel your plans, you won't be able to put this one down' - CHRIS WHITAKER

'Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real' - SHARI LAPENA

'A gripping thrill ride' - JENEVA ROSE

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER: Two families at a secluded lake resort are at the centre of a chilling crime in this twisty thriller from the bestselling author of Local Woman Missing

A stunning discovery.
Courtney Gray's tranquil family vacation is shattered when she hears a blood-curdling scream from the lakeside cottage next door. There she finds the lifeless bodies of her brother and sister-in-law. Her teenage niece Reese is nowhere to be found, while her nephew Wyatt lies asleep upstairs, unharmed.

A shocking investigation.
As the police descend on the quiet resort town, disturbing secrets about Courtney's family start to emerge. When she learns that the town has secrets of its own, it makes her wonder if Reese is another victim in a brutal crime or if she's the killer.

A truth no one could have imagined . . .
As Courtney begins to unravel the terrible mystery, she realizes that everyone around her has something to hide. And the closer she gets to the truth, the harder it is to see . . .

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It's Not Her was a #3 New York Times bestseller week ending 08/02/26©2026 Mary Kubica (P)2026 HarperCollins Publishers Crime Thrillers Psychological Suspense Thriller & Suspense Fiction Exciting Scary Crime Thriller
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Twisting. Chilling. Heartbreaking. Mary Kubica is the master of misdirection, and It's Not Her is the kind of killer thriller that keeps you guessing until the final page. Cancel your plans, you won't be able to put this one down (CHRIS WHITAKER, author of ALL THE COLOURS OF THE DARK)
A family vacation turns unspeakably grim. I relished every page. Tantalizing, terrifying and all too real. I couldn't put it down (SHARI LAPENA, author of THE COUPLE NEXT DOOR)
A gripping thrill ride with razor sharp tension and a whiplash ending I never saw coming. Kubica is a masterful storyteller! (JENEVA ROSE, author of THE PERFECT MARRIAGE)
A family vacation takes a deadly turn and will have you questioning everything and everyone in this chilling, fast-paced thriller. Wickedly smart and incredibly twisted, It's Not Her hooked me from the start and never let go! You will not be able to put this one down! (ASHLEY ELSTON, author of FIRST LIE WINS)
Compulsively readable and impossible to put down, this book starts with a bang and doesn't let up. It's Not Her is both a terrifying, twisting thriller, and a glimpse into the heart of a family both before and after a tragedy. Mary Kubica is an absolute master of suspense! (MEGAN MIRANDA, author of THE LAST HOUSE GUEST)
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Great beginning and fantastic ending, the middle got a bit long but overall it was a great story

Great read

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I felt it dragged on, stuck with it to find out what happened, so many times I nearly gave up

Not as good as expected

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I am sorry I didn't read this book instead of listening. The narrator was very annoying but this was partly to do with the dialogue. Very repetitive in places and so much speculation rather than fact, was tiring to listen to. Should have been a great listen but sadly fell very short of this.

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Loved the story gripped me from the start. Narration was excellent and so easy to listen to. Every one is a suspect and I found myself flirting between ‘yep it was them’ to the next to the next and all so plausible before they all come to conclusion and totally makes sense and a believable storyline! Loved the final twist too didn’t see it coming. Will be reaching for more by this author

Loved it! Best ‘who done it’ I’ve listened to in a long time

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Thought this was excellent storytelling with no overly obvious plot. So many possible outcomes so kept me guessing and genuinely loved it!

Unputdownable

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