“A gorgeous thrill ride of a novel. Eric Rickstad’s What Remains of Her is a literary page-turner that delves into the sacred and sometimes fraught relationships between fathers and daughters. A young girl’s disappearance results in an excruciating journey of guilt, penance, and revelation for her devastated father and her childhood best friend. In Rickstad’s hands, what will remain with you is the satisfaction of a story masterfully told.”
—Lisa Alber, award-winning author of Path Into Darkness
“What Remains of Her is a brilliantly creepy page-turner. A gripping, unsettling thriller electrified by Rickstad’s rich and haunting prose.”
—Laura McHugh, award-winning author of The Weight of Blood
“Rickstad’s best novel yet. With shrewd and crafty skill he spins one taut and chilling psychological ride.”
—J. D. Barker, internationally bestselling author of The Fifth to Die
“Dark, claustrophobic, and hypnotic, a classy thriller that will make you sleep with the lights on, if you sleep at all.”
—Mark Edwards, #1 bestselling author of Follow You Home
"What Remains of Her is chilling and heartbreaking at the same time. A twisty, diabolical read."
—Peter Swanson, author of All the Beautiful Lies
“Beautifully written with original language and imagery, The Names of Dead Girls is a chilling page-turner. The superb cast of characters rings so very true, from the conflicted mom police detective to the troubled Rachel Rath to the anthropomorphic, wet fog. Atmospheric, empathetic, and addictive.”
—James W. Ziskin, Edgar-nominated author of the Ellie Stone Mysteries
“Eric Rickstad is the rare writer who can wrap a dark, gritty story in smooth, poetic prose. If you haven’t discovered his work yet, The Names of Dead Girls is the place to start. It’s a taut, masterful thriller and a terrific read.”
—Alafair Burke, New York Times bestselling author of The Ex
“A tour de force of unstoppable suspense drives readers deep into Rickstad’s dark and haunting world. An out-and-out bone chiller. Impossible to put down.”
—Gregg Olsen, #1 New York Times bestselling author
“Eric Rickstad has handed us a diamond of a thriller in The Names of Dead Girls. . . . Rickstad is a seriously gifted writer, and trust me when I say that this book, from its explosive beginning to its startling ending, will grab you by the throat and not let go. You have been warned.”
—Mark Pryor, author of The Paris Librarian
“The Names of Dead Girls is that brilliant, rare literary thriller: captivating in character, told with precision, and fueled by relentless, mounting terror. A compulsive page-turner that will have you racing to the end even as you dread what’s coming.”
—Steve Weddle, author of Country Hardball