“The Lives of Others is a slow burn suspense about dark obsession and how secrets can rot us from the inside out. Through the eyes of a compelling unreliable narrator with a hidden past of her own, Ellen Won Steil keeps up the tension while delivering twist after delicious twist. It all leads up to a shocking climax that, just like the protagonist, you won’t be able to look away from.” —Jamie Lee Sogn, author of Salthouse Place“Full of lush prose and long held secrets, The Lives of Others is a searing psychological tale and a thoughtful exploration of motherhood that builds to the very last twist.” —Jen Marie Wiggins, author of The Good Bride“An emotionally layered meditation on motherhood, guilt, and grief, The Lives of Others is at once a life-affirming family drama and a suspenseful story filled with shocking secrets.” —K.T. Nguyen, author of You Know What You Did