Saint X

In Alexis Schaitkin's debut novel, Saint X, the haunting tale begins when seven-year-old Claire's life is shattered by the mysterious disappearance of her college-age sister, Alison, during a family vacation on a Caribbean island. Years later, an unexpected encounter with Clive Richardson, one of the initial suspects in Alison’s case, reignites Claire's obsessive quest for the truth about her sister's identity and the events of that fateful night. Blending elements of a true-crime thriller with a coming-of-age story, Saint X offers a profound exploration of grief, obsession, and the complexities of familial bonds.