They Never Learn
They Never Learn by Layne Fargo is a psychological thriller published by Simon and Schuster on April 20, 2021. This 352-page novel explores the lives of two women who take justice into their own hands, focusing on themes of revenge and empowerment. Scarlett Clark, an English professor, meticulously targets the worst men at Gorman University, orchestrating their downfalls while maintaining her facade. As she prepares for her most significant act yet, the investigation into the rising body count threatens to unravel her carefully constructed life.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that intertwines Scarlett’s dark pursuits with the experiences of Carly Schiller, a freshman navigating her own challenges. Carly, seeking to escape her past, becomes embroiled in a quest for vengeance after her roommate suffers a traumatic event. The story delves into psychological complexities and the consequences of taking justice into one’s own hands, making it a thought-provoking read. With elements of noir and feminist themes, They Never Learn offers a unique perspective on the darker sides of human nature and the lengths individuals will go to protect themselves and those they care about.
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From the author of the “raw, ingenious, and utterly fearless” (Wendy Walker, USA TODAY bestselling author) Temper comes a dynamic psychological thriller about two women who give bad men exactly what they deserve—perfect for fans of Killing Eve and Chelsea Cain.
Scarlett Clark is an exceptional English professor. But she’s even better at getting away with murder.
Every year, Dr. Clark searches for the worst man at Gorman University—professor, student, or otherwise—and plots his well-deserved demise. Thanks to her meticulous planning, she’s avoided drawing attention to herself…but as she’s preparing for her biggest kill yet, the school starts probing into the growing body count on campus. Determined to keep her enemies close, Dr. Clark insinuates herself into the investigation and charms the woman in charge. Everything’s going according to her master plan…until she loses control with her latest victim, putting her secret life at risk of exposure.
Meanwhile, Gorman student Carly Schiller is just trying to survive her freshman year. Finally free of her emotionally abusive father, all Carly wants is to focus on her studies and fade into the background. Her new roommate has other ideas. Allison Hadley is cool and confident—everything Carly wishes she could be—and the two girls quickly form an intense friendship. So when Allison is sexually assaulted at a party, Carly becomes obsessed with making the attacker pay…and turning her fantasies about revenge into a reality.
“A gorgeously written ragestorm of a thriller” (Wendy Heard, author of The Kill Club), They Never Learn is a razor-sharp feminist serial killer story that you won’t be able to put down.
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