A gripping and atmospheric reimagining of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Fall of the House of Usher” from USA Today bestselling author Adriane Leigh An isolated mansion. A chillingly charismatic recluse. A library haunted by secrets that refuse to be buried. . . . From the author of The Guests and The Perfect Escape comes a terrifying twist on classic gothic horror. Aspiring thriller writer Ryn Weaver never imagined her dream opportunity would lead her into a nightmare. Selected for the coveted Writer-in-Residence program at the iconic New York Public Library, Ryn is thrilled to study under Yara Thornberry—a reclusive literary legend whose twisted imagination shaped a generation. But the library's shadowy halls hide more than inspiration. Yara and her enigmatic twin brother, Yarrow, harbor a chilling past entwined with their notorious childhood bestseller—a sinister tale that blurs the line between fiction and reality. When Ryn discovers the gruesome fate of the last writer who ventured too close, she begins to question if the Thornberry siblings’ twisted legacy is more fact than fiction. As strange occurrences escalate, Ryn finds herself trapped in a deadly game where the price of creativity may be her life. Can she unravel the truth hidden within the Thornberry twins’ masterpiece, or will her ambition lead her to a terrifying end? "If "Flowers in the Attic" and "The Fall of the House of Usher" had a lovechild, it would be this book. . . seamlessly combines the disturbing content of V.C. Andrews with the gothic atmosphere of Poe." "A must read that will have you asking if Poe's daughter wrote this story." "Fans of Riley Sager will love The Last Writer . An addictive, bone-chilling book! Be sure to keep the lights on!" - Nelle Lamarr, New York Times Bestselling Author of The Family Guest