Anywhere But Here

In Darbonne, Louisiana, nothing is what it seems.

Dr. Nia Wallace, a rising star in genetic research, thinks she has her life mapped out-until a DNA-matching app connects her to a sibling she never knew existed. The discovery leads her to Darbonne, a secluded town steeped in tradition, charm, and a strange sense of harmony that borders on unsettling.

At first, Darbonne feels like a dream: a place where everyone belongs, where the past is preserved in whispers and symbols carved into stone. But the longer Nia stays, the more she notices what doesn't add up-the faces that seem too familiar, the rituals no one explains, the way the townspeople watch her just a little too closely.

Caught between curiosity and fear, Nia begins to unravel a legacy far bigger than she imagined. And with every step closer to the truth, she must confront a chilling question: did she come to Darbonne searching for family-or was she brought here for something else entirely?

This Special Edition includes:

• Bonus chapters that dive deeper into Darbonne's hidden history

• An alternate ending that changes everything you thought you knew

• Exclusive extras for readers who want to unlock every layer of the story

Perfect for fans of Mexican Gothic, Home Before Dark, and The House Across the Lake, this Southern Gothic psychological thriller grips you from the first page and refuses to let go.

Darbonne is calling. The question is: will you ever leave?