The Collective -- By Alison Gaylin

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The Collective — Product Description

By Alison Gaylin Genre: Psychological Thriller / Crime / Suspense Accolades: USA Today bestselling author; praised for its tension, precision, and emotional depth

When grief becomes unbearable and justice feels impossible, how far would you go?

Camille Gardner has spent five years drowning in rage and sorrow after the death of her teenage daughter. The privileged young man she believes responsible walks free—celebrated, protected, untouchable. Camille’s life has shrunk to a single point of obsession… until one impulsive act pulls her into the orbit of a clandestine group of women known only as the Collective.

These women share one thing: loss. Each has been failed by a system that protects the powerful and abandons the vulnerable. United by fury and bound by secrecy, they’ve built their own method of justice—precise, anonymous, and meticulously orchestrated. As Camille becomes more deeply involved, she’s swept into a dark web of revenge killings, each step blurring the line between righteous retribution and terrifying complicity.

But the deeper she goes, the more Camille begins to question: Who are these women, really? How far will they go? And what happens when the justice you seek demands a price you never expected to pay?

Taut, propulsive, and emotionally devastating, The Collective is a masterclass in psychological suspense—perfect for fans of The Chain, Then She Was Gone, and stories that explore the dangerous edges of grief and vengeance.

The Collective — Product Description

By Alison Gaylin Genre: Psychological Thriller / Crime / Suspense Accolades: USA Today bestselling author; praised for its tension, precision, and emotional depth

When grief becomes unbearable and justice feels impossible, how far would you go?

Camille Gardner has spent five years drowning in rage and sorrow after the death of her teenage daughter. The privileged young man she believes responsible walks free—celebrated, protected, untouchable. Camille’s life has shrunk to a single point of obsession… until one impulsive act pulls her into the orbit of a clandestine group of women known only as the Collective.

These women share one thing: loss. Each has been failed by a system that protects the powerful and abandons the vulnerable. United by fury and bound by secrecy, they’ve built their own method of justice—precise, anonymous, and meticulously orchestrated. As Camille becomes more deeply involved, she’s swept into a dark web of revenge killings, each step blurring the line between righteous retribution and terrifying complicity.

But the deeper she goes, the more Camille begins to question: Who are these women, really? How far will they go? And what happens when the justice you seek demands a price you never expected to pay?

Taut, propulsive, and emotionally devastating, The Collective is a masterclass in psychological suspense—perfect for fans of The Chain, Then She Was Gone, and stories that explore the dangerous edges of grief and vengeance.

Overview

In this chilling and emotionally charged thriller, USA Today bestselling author Alison Gaylin delivers a razor‑sharp story about a grieving mother who becomes entangled in a clandestine group known only as the Collective—a shadowy organization that punishes those who escape justice.

🔍 Plot Summary

Camille Gardner’s life shattered the night her teenage daughter died. The privileged young man she believes responsible walks free, protected by wealth and influence. Consumed by grief and rage, Camille is drawn into an online community of women who share her pain—and promise retribution.

What begins as emotional support quickly spirals into something far darker. The Collective operates with precision, anonymity, and a chilling moral code. As Camille becomes more deeply involved, she must confront the terrifying question: When justice becomes vengeance, where is the line you can’t cross?

🎯 Perfect For Readers Who Love:

  • Psychological thrillers with emotional depth

  • Crime fiction centered on justice, revenge, and moral ambiguity

  • Fast‑paced suspense with book‑club‑worthy themes

  • Authors like Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn, and Adrian McKinty