The Refuge

Praise for The Refuge
“Carly Hillman’s debut novel is an atmospheric, gripping mystery that asks important questions like, ‘How did she have time to write this while working for me?’”
–Stephen Colbert, Emmy-Award winning host of The Late Show

“A sparkling, atmospheric mystery from a bright new literary voice. The Refuge will haunt you long after you finish the last page.”
–Jessica Goodman, NYT bestselling author of The Counselors

“Carly Hillman’s The Refuge is a masterful literary thriller debut. At once an investigation of how a young girl appeared mysteriously at the Amarant wildlife resort with no family to claim her, The Refuge is also an ode to majestic beauty of the American Northwest, the profound and sometimes questionable depths a mother will go to in order to protect her child, and the healing power of found family. With lyrical prose and an intricate mystery, The Refuge is reminiscent of Tana French and Miranda Cowly Heller, making Hillman a wildly talented writer to watch.”
–Ashley Woo, author of Wildwood

“The Refuge is a riveting thriller about trust, belonging, and how well we really know the people closest to us. It’s a suspenseful page-turner and a heartfelt coming-of-age story that will move you deeply. I couldn’t put it down.”
–Ali Jaffe Ramis, founder of The Late Show Book Club

Carly Hillman is a writer and Peabody Award-winning television producer. She worked at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert for ten years, where she produced the interviews. She earned a degree in English from Harvard University, graduating with honors. Carly now lives in Philadelphia with her husband, their daughter, and their cat named Sponge.

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