Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer facing financial ruin when she receives an unexpected opportunity. Jeremy Crawford, the husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, offers her a once-in-a-lifetime job—to finish the remaining books in Verity’s highly successful series after a tragic accident leaves Verity unable to continue her work. With no other promising prospects, Lowen accepts the offer and moves into the Crawford home to sort through Verity’s notes and drafts.

Upon arriving at the Crawford residence, Lowen is immediately struck by the eerie atmosphere of the house. Verity, now unresponsive and bedridden, remains in an upstairs room, while Jeremy does his best to care for their young son, Crew. As Lowen settles in, she begins combing through Verity’s office in search of outlines or notes that will help her complete the series. However, what she finds instead is something far more disturbing—a hidden, unfinished manuscript, an autobiographical account written by Verity herself.

As Lowen starts reading the manuscript, she is horrified by its contents. In chilling detail, Verity describes her obsession with Jeremy, admitting to manipulating him into falling in love with her. The pages reveal a deeply disturbed mind, one capable of unfathomable cruelty. Most shocking of all, Verity confesses to resenting their twin daughters, Harper and Chastin, viewing them as obstacles in her relationship with Jeremy. She recounts instances of abuse and even claims responsibility for the death of one of the twins, portraying herself as a remorseless and cunning predator.

Disturbed by what she has read, Lowen becomes increasingly uneasy in the house. Despite her growing fear, she cannot bring herself to tell Jeremy about the manuscript. At the same time, she finds herself developing feelings for him. As they spend more time together, a mutual attraction forms, making Lowen question her boundaries. The more she learns about Verity’s past, the more she feels compelled to protect Jeremy and Crew from the monstrous woman she believes Verity to be.

However, eerie occurrences around the house make Lowen question whether Verity is as incapacitated as she seems. She catches glimpses of Verity’s eyes following her, hears noises at night, and even starts to suspect that Verity might be faking her condition. The growing tension pushes Lowen to the brink, as she feels an increasing sense of danger lurking within the house.

As Lowen debates whether to reveal the manuscript’s horrifying contents, she and Jeremy grow closer, sharing intimate moments that further complicate her situation. Jeremy, believing Verity to be a loving wife and mother before her accident, remains unaware of the dark truth Lowen has uncovered. But as Lowen’s paranoia intensifies, she begins to fear that Verity is plotting something sinister.

In a shocking climax, Lowen finally confesses her findings to Jeremy, showing him the manuscript. Enraged and horrified by what he reads, Jeremy confronts Verity, leading to a deadly confrontation that results in Verity’s death. In the aftermath, Lowen and Jeremy begin a new life together, seemingly free from Verity’s shadow.

However, the novel ends with a jaw-dropping twist—Lowen discovers a letter written by Verity, claiming that the manuscript was nothing more than a writing exercise, a fictional piece meant to help her develop character perspectives. If Verity was telling the truth, it means that everything Lowen and Jeremy believed about her may have been a lie. This revelation leaves the reader questioning the true nature of Verity and whether justice was truly served.

Verity is a masterfully written thriller that plays with perception, morality, and psychological manipulation. With its shocking twists, unreliable narratives, and haunting atmosphere, it keeps readers on edge until the very last page.