Forget Me Not is a chilling standalone psychological thriller by New York Times bestselling author Stacy Willingham. Blending Southern Gothic suspense, family secrets, cold case mystery, psychological suspense, small-town crime, and twist-filled storytelling, this gripping novel delivers an unforgettable mystery packed with haunting atmosphere and shocking revelations. Perfect for fans of Freida McFadden, Lisa Jewell, Alice Feeney, Karin Slaughter, and Gillian Flynn, Forget Me Not is an addictive thriller that will keep readers turning pages late into the night.

More than two decades after her older sister Natalie disappeared without a trace, investigative journalist Claire Campbell is forced to return to her South Carolina hometown when family circumstances bring her back. Hoping to escape painful memories, Claire accepts a seasonal position at a picturesque coastal vineyard where Natalie once spent her final summer. But when Claire discovers an old diary hidden on the property, what begins as a glimpse into a forgotten romance quickly spirals into something far more sinister. As the journal reveals disturbing details connected to unsolved crimes, Claire becomes convinced her sister's disappearance may be part of a much darker mystery. The deeper she investigates, the more dangerous the truth becomes—and someone is determined to keep the past buried forever.

Forget Me Not Hardcover – A Southern Thriller Filled with Secrets and Suspense

Atmospheric, emotionally gripping, and filled with expertly crafted twists, Forget Me Not combines psychological suspense with an unforgettable Southern setting. Featuring a decades-old disappearance, buried family secrets, an isolated vineyard, and a relentless search for the truth, this suspenseful novel is perfect for thriller lovers, mystery readers, and book clubs looking for a compelling page-turner.

Product Details

Title: Forget Me Not

Author: Stacy Willingham

Format: Hardcover

Series: Standalone Novel

Genre:

• Psychological Thriller
• Mystery
• Suspense
• Southern Gothic
• Crime Fiction

Pages: 336

Dimensions: 1.18 x 9.41 x 6.55 inches

Publication Date: August 26, 2025

Features:

• Standalone psychological thriller
• Southern Gothic atmosphere
• Cold case mystery
• Family secrets
• Missing person investigation
• Small-town suspense
• Investigative journalist protagonist
• Vineyard setting
• Twisty psychological suspense
• Book club favorite

Author Biography

Stacy Willingham is a New York Times, USA Today, and internationally bestselling author of psychological thrillers, including A Flicker in the Dark, All the Dangerous Things, Only If You're Lucky, and Forget Me Not. Her debut novel has sold more than one million copies in North America and earned multiple award nominations. A former copywriter and brand strategist, Willingham holds degrees from the University of Georgia and the Savannah College of Art and Design. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband, daughter, and dog.