Heather
A Novel

Quotes

"Caitlin Mullen’s Heather is the rare book that manages to be both a riveting page-turner and a deeply insightful meditation on the lives of girls and women. A story of mothers, daughters, and the tangled bonds of sisterhood, Heather reveals each character in her full complexity—hard and soft, struggling and empowered, each with her own past full of regrets and fiercely-earned triumphs. The final pages took my breath away."
—Alexis Schaitkin, author of Saint X and Elsewhere

“If you enjoyed Mare of Easttown, you’ll love Heather. A gritty cold-case detective story, vividly and insightfully written. Not just a story of murder, it’s a thought-provoking and moving meditation on mothers and daughters and the long-reaching consequences of the choices we make.”
―Alex Michaelides, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Silent Patient and The Fury

"Visceral as a wound and nuanced as a river’s crosscurrents, Mullen’s latest is a tour de force exploration of the intersection between generational trauma and generational corruption, a story brimming with equal parts horror and humanity. With HEATHER, Caitlin Mullen is at the height of her powers."
―Katie Lattari, author of Dark Things I Adore

"Heather is not only a compelling mystery, but also a deeply empathic portrait of women’s lives in all their complexities. A thought-provoking and engaging read that stays with you long after you finish."
―Amy Tintera, author of New York Times bestseller Listen for the Lie

“Stunning! A gorgeously written page-turner that’s many things at once: gritty and lyrical, gripping and moving, suspenseful and profound."
—Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of The Only One Left

"A beautiful and propulsive literary mystery perfect for fans of Tana French and Liz Moore—Heather is a deeply immersive, eerie, and timely novel about girlhood, motherhood, and friendship; the stories we inherit and the ones we create; and who deserves punishment for the most intimate crimes. Caitlin Mullen is an extraordinary chronicler of women's grit and resilience--and the unfathomable choices we make when our backs are against the wall. I loved this novel."
—Katie Gutierrez, bestselling author of More Than You'll Ever Know

"Heather is an absorbing, atmospheric novel, written with empathy and a lot of heart. Caitlin Mullen delivers a stylish, propulsive read, featuring characters that will stay with you long after you're done turning the pages."
—Clémence Michallon, internationally bestselling author of The Quiet Tenant

"A haunting exploration of how far people will go to feel seen, a searing indictment of a man who exploited the most vulnerable, and a powerful testament to the devastating consequences and the remarkable strength and resilience that follow. This powerful novel will appeal to fans of Allen Eskens, Elle Marr, and Brad Parks."
—Library Journal Starred Review

"A challenging read, but worth it, especially for the haunting theme of the presentness of the past."
-Booklist