Into the Fall - by Tamara L Miller (Paperback)

About the Book

"For better or for worse, Sarah Anderson has it all: a thriving career, a nice home in Ottawa, two young kids, and a marriage coming apart at the seams. Then her husband, Matthew, vanishes without a trace during a family vacation up north. Sarah and her children are nearly lost among the slumbering lakes, treacherous cliffs, and brooding forests of the Canadian Shield. A glacier-scraped realm of ancient beauty and terror, it's a world away from the safety of the suburbs. And a big storm is brewing. A kind rural lawman comes to their aid and takes an interest in the case. The trail goes cold, however, launching Sarah into a yearlong odyssey to find her husband. On the way, she must reconnect with her estranged sister and duck the suspicions of a slick city police officer. But that's nothing compared to unearthing the dark secrets buried deep in the granite of her marriage and in herself."--Publisher marketing.

Book Synopsis

From debut author Tamara L. Miller comes a suspenseful psychological thriller tracking the mysteries of a seemingly mundane life as they come to light in the vast, unforgiving Canadian wilderness.

For better or for worse, Sarah Anderson has it all: a thriving career, a nice home in Ottawa, two young kids...and a marriage coming apart at the seams.

Then her husband, Matthew, vanishes without a trace during a family vacation up north. Sarah and her children are nearly lost among the slumbering lakes, treacherous cliffs, and brooding forests of the Canadian Shield. A glacier-scraped realm of ancient beauty and terror, it's a world away from the safety of the suburbs. And a big storm is brewing.

A kind rural lawman comes to their aid and takes an interest in the case. The trail goes cold, however, launching Sarah into a yearlong odyssey to find her husband. On the way, she must reconnect with her estranged sister and duck the suspicions of a slick city police officer. But that's nothing compared to unearthing the dark secrets buried deep in the granite of her marriage--and in herself.

Review Quotes

2026 Crime Writers of Canada Awards of Excellence Finalist for Best Crime Novel

"A thrilling ride of a debut. Do not miss this one." --Lucinda Berry, bestselling author of Keep Your Friends Close

"With a captivating story and complex family dynamics, secrets abound in this stellar debut from Miller. You'll be looking over your shoulder long after the explosive ending. Don't trust anyone!" --J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author of It's One of Us

"In her debut thriller, Tamara Miller digs deep into the complexities of family and the secrets they desperately clutch. A highly personal and poignant novel with slow-burning intensity and relatable characters, Into the Fall is a stunning launch for an author everyone should be following." --David Ellis, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Look Closer

"Into the Fall is a fresh and atmospheric debut set against the backdrop of the untamed Canadian wilderness. Miller writes in lyrically graceful language unearthing dark secrets buried in the depths of one couple's marriage and asking how far we'll go for those we love. Complex and beautiful, with characters I felt I knew, the story grabbed me by the throat and wouldn't let go until its final, surprising conclusion. This one shines." --Christina McDonald, USA Today bestselling author