Reviews
Praise for A Flicker in the Dark Goodreads - One of the Readers' Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022 Nerd Daily - One of the Most Anticipated 2022 Book Releases Crime by the Book - One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2022 SIBA - One of the 'Read This Next!' Picks of the Month Deep South Magazine - Fall/Winter Reading Lists "Exceptionally smart, entertaining.... [Willingham's] denouement is both surprising and plausible." -- The Washington Post "Equal parts domestic suspense and hard-edged police procedural. . . Willingham pulls together a tight, involving plot with a solid psychological look at the effects of a horrid crime on the Davises, the victims' families and the small community. . . The gripping A Flicker in the Dark sets a terrific course for the new year, shining a bright light on a new author to savor in Willingham." --Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel "Charleston author Stacy Willingham's debut novel A Flicker in the Dark is collecting accolades for its lyrical prose and propulsive, deeply creepy story." -- Augusta Chronicle "A book you won't want to put down." -- Red Carpet Crash " A Flicker in the Dark will have you sleeping with the lights on by the time you reach the end. . . Suspense climbs as the pages turn, you won't be able to put this one down once you pick it up." --Daily Hive "A great addition to any mystery/psychological thriller collection, with an unforgettable character haunted by her past in an authentic Louisiana setting, which ups the creep factor." -- Library Journal "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "Willingham offers taut storytelling and a heroine with compelling vulnerability. This is a strong debut recommended for domestic-suspense readers lining up next-reads." -- Booklist "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Praise for A Flicker in the Dark Goodreads - One of the Readers' Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022 Nerd Daily - One of the Most Anticipated 2022 Book Releases Crime by the Book - One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2022 SIBA - One of the 'Read This Next!' Picks of the Month Deep South Magazine - Fall/Winter Reading Lists "Exceptionally smart, entertaining.... [Willingham's] denouement is both surprising and plausible." -- The Washington Post "Beautifully written... a must read." -- Paste "Equal parts domestic suspense and hard-edged police procedural. . . Willingham pulls together a tight, involving plot with a solid psychological look at the effects of a horrid crime on the Davises, the victims' families and the small community. . . The gripping A Flicker in the Dark sets a terrific course for the new year, shining a bright light on a new author to savor in Willingham." --Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel "Charleston author Stacy Willingham's debut novel A Flicker in the Dark is collecting accolades for its lyrical prose and propulsive, deeply creepy story." -- Augusta Chronicle "A book you won't want to put down." -- Red Carpet Crash " A Flicker in the Dark will have you sleeping with the lights on by the time you reach the end. . . Suspense climbs as the pages turn, you won't be able to put this one down once you pick it up." --Daily Hive "A great addition to any mystery/psychological thriller collection, with an unforgettable character haunted by her past in an authentic Louisiana setting, which ups the creep factor." -- Library Journal "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "Willingham offers taut storytelling and a heroine with compelling vulnerability. This is a strong debut recommended for domestic-suspense readers lining up next-reads." -- Booklist "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson " A Flicker in the Dark is equal parts lush Southern Gothic, penetrating character study, family tragedy wrenching enough to bruise, taut psychological suspense, and--best of all--a mystery as profoundly satisfying as any I've read in years. Evocative and exhilarating." --A.J. Finn "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Advance Praise for A Flicker in the Dark "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Advance Praise for A Flicker in the Dark Goodreads - One of the Readers' Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022 Nerd Daily - One of the Most Anticipated 2022 Book Releases Crime by the Book - One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2022 SIBA - One of the 'Read This Next!' Picks of the Month Deep South Magazine - Fall/Winter Reading Lists "Equal parts domestic suspense and hard-edged police procedural. . . Willingham pulls together a tight, involving plot with a solid psychological look at the effects of a horrid crime on the Davises, the victims' families and the small community. . . The gripping A Flicker in the Dark sets a terrific course for the new year, shining a bright light on a new author to savor in Willingham." --Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel "Charleston author Stacy Willingham's debut novel A Flicker in the Dark is collecting accolades for its lyrical prose and propulsive, deeply creepy story." -- Augusta Chronicle "A book you won't want to put down." -- Red Carpet Crash " A Flicker in the Dark will have you sleeping with the lights on by the time you reach the end. . . Suspense climbs as the pages turn, you won't be able to put this one down once you pick it up." --Daily Hive "A great addition to any mystery/psychological thriller collection, with an unforgettable character haunted by her past in an authentic Louisiana setting, which ups the creep factor." -- Library Journal "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "Willingham offers taut storytelling and a heroine with compelling vulnerability. This is a strong debut recommended for domestic-suspense readers lining up next-reads." -- Booklist "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Praise for A Flicker in the Dark Goodreads - One of the Readers' Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022 Nerd Daily - One of the Most Anticipated 2022 Book Releases Crime by the Book - One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2022 SIBA - One of the 'Read This Next!' Picks of the Month Deep South Magazine - Fall/Winter Reading Lists "Exceptionally smart, entertaining.... [Willingham's] denouement is both surprising and plausible." -- The Washington Post "Equal parts domestic suspense and hard-edged police procedural. . . Willingham pulls together a tight, involving plot with a solid psychological look at the effects of a horrid crime on the Davises, the victims' families and the small community. . . The gripping A Flicker in the Dark sets a terrific course for the new year, shining a bright light on a new author to savor in Willingham." --Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel "Charleston author Stacy Willingham's debut novel A Flicker in the Dark is collecting accolades for its lyrical prose and propulsive, deeply creepy story." -- Augusta Chronicle "A book you won't want to put down." -- Red Carpet Crash " A Flicker in the Dark will have you sleeping with the lights on by the time you reach the end. . . Suspense climbs as the pages turn, you won't be able to put this one down once you pick it up." --Daily Hive "A great addition to any mystery/psychological thriller collection, with an unforgettable character haunted by her past in an authentic Louisiana setting, which ups the creep factor." -- Library Journal "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "Willingham offers taut storytelling and a heroine with compelling vulnerability. This is a strong debut recommended for domestic-suspense readers lining up next-reads." -- Booklist "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson " A Flicker in the Dark is equal parts lush Southern Gothic, penetrating character study, family tragedy wrenching enough to bruise, taut psychological suspense, and--best of all--a mystery as profoundly satisfying as any I've read in years. Evocative and exhilarating." --A.J. Finn "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Advance Praise for A Flicker in the Dark "A smart, edge-of-your-seat story with plot twists you'll never see coming. Stacy Willingham's debut will keep you turning pages long past your bedtime." --Karin Slaughter "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin, Advance Praise for A Flicker in the Dark Goodreads - One of the Readers' Most Anticipated Mysteries of 2022 Nerd Daily - One of the Most Anticipated 2022 Book Releases Crime by the Book - One of the Most Anticipated Crime Books of Early 2022 SIBA - One of the 'Read This Next!' Picks of the Month Deep South Magazine - Fall/Winter Reading Lists "Exceptionally smart, entertaining.... [Willingham's] denouement is both surprising and plausible." -- The Washington Post "Equal parts domestic suspense and hard-edged police procedural. . . Willingham pulls together a tight, involving plot with a solid psychological look at the effects of a horrid crime on the Davises, the victims' families and the small community. . . The gripping A Flicker in the Dark sets a terrific course for the new year, shining a bright light on a new author to savor in Willingham." --Oline Cogdill, South Florida Sun Sentinel "Charleston author Stacy Willingham's debut novel A Flicker in the Dark is collecting accolades for its lyrical prose and propulsive, deeply creepy story." -- Augusta Chronicle "A book you won't want to put down." -- Red Carpet Crash " A Flicker in the Dark will have you sleeping with the lights on by the time you reach the end. . . Suspense climbs as the pages turn, you won't be able to put this one down once you pick it up." --Daily Hive "A great addition to any mystery/psychological thriller collection, with an unforgettable character haunted by her past in an authentic Louisiana setting, which ups the creep factor." -- Library Journal "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "Willingham offers taut storytelling and a heroine with compelling vulnerability. This is a strong debut recommended for domestic-suspense readers lining up next-reads." -- Booklist "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Advance Praise for A Flicker in the Dark "A smart, edge-of-your-seat story with plot twists you'll never see coming. Stacy Willingham's debut will keep you turning pages long past your bedtime." --Karin Slaughter "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver, Advance Praise for A Flicker in the Dark "Willingham skillfully intercuts Chloe's anxious first-person narration in the present with flashbacks to her childhood, ratcheting up the tension. Atmospheric prose and abundant red herrings amplify the tale's intensity. Willingham is a writer to watch." -- Publishers Weekly "A smart, edge-of-your-seat story with plot twists you'll never see coming. Stacy Willingham's debut will keep you turning pages long past your bedtime." --Karin Slaughter "I have not felt this excited about a thriller in years. I could not put this book down. It's fabulous." --Chelsea Cain "Don't trust anyone in this wickedly good debut by Stacy Willingham. A twisty and propulsive thriller." --Peter Swanson "A psychological thriller in the truest sense -- an engaging, propulsive read, loaded with surprising twists, that genuinely thrills as it gets deep under the skin of its fascinating heroine, Chloe Davis. I tore through this book." --Alison Gaylin "Haunting, lyrical and utterly compelling! These are just a few of the words of praise one could use to describe A Flicker in the Dark . Author Willingham takes us on an unstoppable journey through the psychology of evil, and of courage (in many senses), all told in a pitch-perfect literary style. Once you start reading, you will not put it down." --Jeffery Deaver
