Summary - The Overnight Guest: Based On The Book By Heather Gudenkauf

SUMMARY

THE OVERNIGHT GUEST

BASED ON THE BOOK BY HEATHER GUDENKAUF

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: LIBRARY OF STORIES

CONTENT

Introduction to Wylie and the Isolated Farmhouse

The Discovery of the Injured Child

The Boy's Disturbing Discovery and Wylie's Past

Flashback to Josie Doyle's Story in 2000

The Tragedy at the Doyle Farm

The Investigation and a Growing List of Suspects

Wylie's Troubling Discovery and Confrontation

The Past Revealed and a Fight for Survival

Escape and Resolution

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"The Overnight Guest" by Heather Gudenkauf, tells the story of Wylie, a true-crime writer, who finds herself caught in a dangerous situation when she discovers an injured woman and child seeking shelter at her remote farmhouse. The narrative follows Wylie as she tries to uncover the identity of the strangers and understand why they are running. As the storm rages outside, the story begins to unravel a complicated mystery with links to Wylie’s past. The book explores themes of trauma, identity, and the strength of friendship, while combining elements of suspense and mystery. The story is set in a rural area, and the isolated setting helps to emphasize the feeling of being trapped and increases the overall tension of the story.

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Release date

Audiobook: January 19, 2025