This celebrated book (now a Netflix film starring Julia Roberts and Ethan Hawke) focuses on strangers coming together under remarkable circumstances. Amanda, Clay, and their children are anticipating a quiet vacation. Late one night, Ruth and G.H., who own the vacation house, arrive with troubling news. The city is under a blackout and something sinister is happening back in New York. Is the elderly couple telling the truth? A thrilling exploration of family, trust, and the meaning of safety.