Dedicated: Close Your Eyes and Count to 10 by Lisa Unger

What starts as a wild social media stunt turns into a nightmare in Lisa Unger’s latest thriller, Close Your Eyes and Count to 10. Think hide-and-seek meets Survivor, but with actual life-or-death stakes—and no one to trust. The story kicks off when Maverick Dillan, a daredevil influencer, invites a group of contestants to a remote island for the “ultimate game.” But when a brutal storm rolls in and people start realizing this game is no joke, things spiral fast. Enter Adele—a single mom who’s just trying to make it home to her kids. She’s not flashy or reckless, but she’s smart, strong, and absolutely determined to survive. Her grounded presence is the perfect counter to the chaos around her, and you can’t help but root for her every step of the way. Unger knows how to build suspense, and this book doesn’t let up. The island is creepy, the tension is real, and the twists keep coming. It’s the kind of book that makes you stay up way too late saying, “Just one more chapter…” If you like fast-paced thrillers with strong female leads and a touch of social commentary, this one’s for you. [af_link title=”Amazon Canada” class=”afflink” id=”112844″]Amazon Canada[/af_link] [af_link title=”Amazon US” class=”afflink” id=”112846″]Amazon US[/af_link]