We Were Never Here

Emily and her best friend Kristen are on the adventure of a lifetime—trekking through the mountains of Chile on their annual reunion trip. But the dream getaway takes a deadly turn when Emily returns to their hotel room to find a bloody scene and a shocking story: Kristen claims she killed a backpacker in self-defense. Even more disturbing? It mirrors a tragedy from their previous trip.

Back home in Wisconsin, Emily tries to move on—starting a new relationship and burying the past. But when Kristen suddenly shows up uninvited, Emily begins to question everything she thought she knew about her friend… and herself.

A gripping novel of psychological suspense, We Were Never Here is a chilling exploration of obsession, trauma, and how far we’ll go to protect those we love—even when the truth turns dangerous.