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When Ethan Marsh returns to his small hometown to settle his late father’s estate, he hopes to find closure and a fresh start with his wife, Sarah, and their young daughter, Lily. But the town is not as he remembers it—there’s an oppressive darkness hanging over it, and the townsfolk are tight-lipped, haunted by something they refuse to name.

As strange and terrifying events unfold within the walls of his childhood home, Ethan uncovers his father’s obsession with the local mine, a place long whispered to be cursed. Sarah, a psychologist with her own unresolved trauma, begins to see the strain it’s placing on their daughter, who claims to see shadowy figures and hear sinister whispers no one else can hear.

When a malevolent entity known as The Watcher starts to close in, feeding on their deepest fears, Ethan and Sarah realize they must confront the ancient evil that has tormented the town for generations. With time running out and The Watcher’s hunger growing, they’ll have to rely on the hidden power within Lily—a power that could either save them all or condemn them to eternal darkness.

In the tradition of Dean Koontz, The Only Way Out is a heart-pounding, supernatural thriller that explores the terrifying consequences of uncovering secrets that were meant to stay buried. Will Ethan and his family find a way to escape the darkness, or will they fall prey to the malevolent force that has claimed so many lives before?