Our Secrets Were Safe

“This propulsive thriller is perfect for fans of The Girls Are All So Nice Here and Society of Lies—or Promising Young Woman.”—Katie Couric Media, “Best New Books to Read This Week” “A super dark and unpredictable read . . . And as secrets tend to do, this secret is a doozy, and when it is uncovered, it reveals just how toxic friendships can be. . . . Please do yourself a favor and join them for [this] great ride full of tension, paranoia, and worry, but most of all fun.”—Great Mysteries & Thrillers “[A] sure-footed debut . . . Trench makes the most of her I Know What You Did Last Summer–style setup, maintaining nerve-jangling suspense throughout and skillfully shading her traumatized leads. The result will satisfy fans of Lisa Unger.”—Publishers Weekly “Trench’s prose is strong, lively, and compelling.”—Chick Lit Central “Every single character has a secret so dark, or perhaps a revenge wish so visceral, that they would kill for it. The twists and turns and reveals are skillfully paced, and . . . the novel has a lot of salient commentary on relationships—particularly when it comes to toxic men. The women might be dissolute in various ways, but at least their personalities are not restricted to their flaws. . . . At the end of it all, Trench is calling the men to account—and to punishment. A confident and wickedly sinuous debut.”—Kirkus Reviews “A dark, intricate, and surprising debut, perfect for fans of Ashley Winstead and Megan Miranda.”—Andrea Bartz, New York Times bestselling author of The Spare Room and We Were Never Here “Virginia Trench’s debut is a sharp, propulsive thriller that sucks you in from page one. Packed with unforgettable characters and chilling twists, Our Secrets Were Safe is an engrossing read you won’t want to put down.”—Amy Tintera, New York Times bestselling author of Listen for the Lie “Devious and twisty in all the right ways, Virginia Trench’s debut is everything you could wish for in a psychological suspense thriller. Twisted characters you can’t trust? Check. Multiple points of view? Double check. Dual timeline? Triple check. An ending you won’t see coming? Quadruple check. Whatever you do, don’t miss it!”—Avery Bishop, bestselling author of Girl Gone Mad “Trench tells a thrilling, assured story about power dynamics and the lengths that desperate persons will go to stay on top.”—Library Journal “Our Secrets Were Safe is more than just a thriller; it’s a psychological excavation. With prose that is both cutting and lyrical, Trench crafts a tale of identity, class, and the corrosive power of unresolved guilt. For fans of Tana French and Megan Abbott, this is a debut not to miss.”—Best Reviews Club