Blood is thicker than water. It's also harder to wash away.

After years of struggle, Raven Kendrick is giving up on her dream of a theater career in New York. Returning to her hometown, she moves back in with her parents and resigns herself to a quiet life.

But that humble dream is shattered when her tyrannical father is murdered. Even worse, Raven is convinced her beloved mother killed him while sleepwalking. So instead of calling the police, she decides to cover up the crime.

But as detectives close in, Raven's carefully constructed lies begin to crumble. Her alibi isn’t holding up and her father's business partner is asking way too many questions. And she’s pretty sure her mother knows more than she’s saying.

With the police circling, Raven is shocked to find that she herself has become suspect number one. She needs to get to the truth of what happened that night—and fast.

But as she digs, Raven uncovers a tangled web of buried resentments and festering revenge. And behind that web, a horrifying secret that will change her life forever.

What We Did - a gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lucy Foley, Ruth Ware, and Freida McFadden.


What readers are saying about What We Did:

“I loved this book - I read it in one day! I couldn’t read it fast enough - I highly recommend this one to anyone who likes a page-turning thriller!” -Booksprout Reviewer

“This book had emotional depth… twisty enough to keep me reading.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“…a gripping, fast-paced mystery thriller that never slowed down. Just when I thought I had things figured out, the story delivered twists I truly didn’t see coming. The writing was strong, the plot was compelling, and I’m already looking forward to picking up another book by this author.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“…well-paced and had a good plot.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“…gripped me from start to finish, constantly keeping me guessing. Just when I thought I had it figured out, another twist pulled me back in. A tense, compelling read that kept me wondering right up until the very end.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“From the very beginning, O’Rourke keeps you guessing, slowly unraveling the truth while never quite letting you feel certain about what really happened... The tension builds steadily, and the author does an excellent job of planting doubt and misdirection right up until the final pages.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“I read a lot of thrillers and I usually know how they will end, but this one kept me wondering until the end. What We Did is well paced with interesting characters… a quick and enjoyable read that I would recommend to anyone who likes a good thriller.” -Netgalley Reviewer