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Do Not Open

On the day author Mari Morgan receives the email, she has little left to live for.


The message-simple yet utterly life-changing-offers a glimmer of hope to her dismal existence. It's the opportunity of a lifetime, and if she takes it, it could change everything.


Mari's immediate sense of unease is eclipsed only by her curiosity-elicited from the supposed fan on the other end of the email. Unsatisfied despite doing her due diligence, and with no way to discern the legitimacy of the sender, Mari takes a leap of faith and replies.


What harm could come from one innocent message?


Soon, as she comes face to face with her 'number one fan, ' it's all too clear things are not what they first appeared. Now trapped by a villain far more sinister than she could've crafted herself, the fate awaiting her is inspired by the darkest depths of the monsters in her own novels.


In order to escape and survive, Mari must use the strength of the heroines she's spent years writing about. But this villain has spent years inside her worlds, too.


How will she defeat an evil who has learned from the best?


For fans of Misery, YOU, and Behind Closed Doors, million-copy bestselling author Kiersten Modglin brings us a haunting tale of obsession and survival in the form of a writer's worst nightmare come to life.

Published: October 31, 2023

Pages: 216

ISBN: 9781956538496

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5.0

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Amber W.

Mar 15, 2026
Great novel!! I was engrossed from beginning to the end. The twist was mind-blowing.

Carina P.

Mar 14, 2026
What a story! Kiersten is such a brilliant author. This story explores the dark and twisted world of obsession. With a gripping storyline this story kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish, as the intense cat-and-mouse game unfolded between Mari and her "biggest" fan.

The story skillfully navigates the blurred lines between admiration and obsession, which left me questioning the limits of fandom and the lengths some individuals are willing to go to fulfill their desires.

Kiersten did such a fantastic job making me feel the fear and desperation that Mari felt throughout, which created a truly terrifying atmosphere. During some of those scenes I was in full panic mode for Mari.

The book's pacing is well-executed, with each chapter building upon the previous one, steadily increasing the tension.

Being a KMOD book, be prepared to be taken on a rollercoaster ride through the darkest corners of the human mind, along with the shocking ending!