Leave the World Behind

Brace yourself for a masterclass in psychological suspense with Rumaan Alam’s *Leave the World Behind*. Amanda and Clay’s idyllic family vacation in a remote Long Island home is shattered by a late-night knock at the door. The homeowners arrive in a panic, claiming a sudden blackout has swept across New York City. With no internet or cell service, the two families are forced into an uneasy alliance. As strange, terrifying phenomena begin to occur around the isolated house, racial and class tensions simmer beneath the surface. This chilling, thought-provoking thriller brilliantly explores human nature facing an apocalyptic unknown.