Jason Rekulak's Hidden Pictures receives praise for its engaging storytelling and compelling characters. Critics laud its suspenseful plot and vivid imagery, though some mention uneven pacing. Overall, readers find it a thrilling and imaginative read that effectively blends mystery with elements of psychological tension.

Fans of psychological thrillers like Gillian Flynn's Gone Girl and A.J. Finn's The Woman in the Window will relish Jason Rekulak's Hidden Pictures. Ideal for readers who enjoy gripping mysteries with sharp twists and richly developed characters, this book captivates with its unexpected turns and suspenseful atmosphere.

Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak is a 2022 horror/thriller novel that follows Mallory Quinn, a 21-year-old recovering addict who becomes the nanny for Ted and Caroline Maxwell. During her summer watching their son, Teddy, Mallory begins to suspect that Teddy is in danger and that she is either in the middle of a supernatural conflict or suffering mental instability, possibly because of her history of substance use. The book contains depictions of child abuse, child abduction, fratricide through a car accident, substance use disorders, and assault via involuntary drugging.

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