Natural Selection

Natural Selection by Elinor Cleghorn is a sharp, fast-paced thriller with a fiercely feminist edge, set in a snowbound rural town where everyone knows everyone — and secrets don’t stay buried for long. Three friends discover they’ve all been wronged by the same boy and decide on a revenge prank in the woods. Then a mishap, a sudden snowstorm and the unsettling presence of a grizzly bear turn a night meant to feel empowering into something far more complicated. Bound together by what happened, the girls try to move on — until a string of bear attacks on local men makes them question what’s really stalking their community. Perfect for readers who like darkly funny suspense, coming-of-age stories with bite, and books that explore power, fear and friendship. Add it to your stack if you’re after a timely page-turner that’s hard to put down.