Leave the World Behind is a magnetic, tension-filled novel about two families whose weekend getaway turns into a psychological and existential nightmare.

Amanda and Clay arrive with their teenage children at a remote, luxurious vacation home on Long Island, hoping for a peaceful escape from New York City.

Their plans are disrupted when an older couple, Ruth and G. H., arrive late at night claiming to be the owners of the house. They bring alarming news: a massive power outage has spread through the city, and they are seeking shelter.

With no internet, TV, or phone service, no one can confirm what is happening. As uncertainty grows, trust between the two families begins to break down.

• fear of the unknown
• collapse of modern communication systems
• trust and paranoia between strangers
• family dynamics under pressure
• isolation and survival psychology

• gripping, slow-burning psychological tension
• contemporary social and technological anxieties
• intimate character study under extreme stress
• unpredictable, unsettling atmosphere

Leave the World Behind is a chilling exploration of what happens when the outside world becomes unreadable — and strangers are all you have left to trust.