Description
The Grownup by Gillian Flynn is a dark, atmospheric psychological thriller that blends ghost-story suspense with Flynn’s trademark twists and sharp character insight.
The story follows a young con artist who makes a living through a variety of harmless scams, including posing as a psychic. When a wealthy woman named Susan Burke seeks her help, the narrator assumes she is simply looking for excitement and attention. But a visit to Susan’s unsettling Victorian home soon raises troubling questions that are not so easily explained.
As strange events unfold, the narrator becomes entangled in a tense and increasingly disturbing mystery involving Susan and her unsettling teenage stepson, Miles. What begins as a routine deception turns into a chilling search for the truth, where appearances are deceptive and the source of the danger may be far different than expected.
Originally published in an anthology before being released as a standalone novella, The Grownup is a clever, suspenseful tale that keeps readers guessing until the final page.
