Forget Me Not: A Novel

Twenty-two years ago, Claire Campbell’s older sister Natalie disappeared shortly after her eighteenth birthday; days later, her blood was found in a car and the case was abruptly closed.

In the decades since, Claire has moved to the city, climbed the ranks as an investigative journalist, and attempted to build a life away from her past.

But when her father unexpectedly calls her home, she accepts a seasonal job at a muscadine vineyard in coastal South Carolina near where the disappearance took place. What begins as a nostalgic escape quickly turns dark when she finds an old diary at the farm, and what first seems like youthful rebellion and love reveals ties to unsolved crimes and warm memories tangled with something far more sinister.

Claire must confront the past she thought she left behind — the suspicion, the secrets, the missing sister — and decide how far she’s willing to go to uncover the truth.

“Forget Me Not is a sinister Southern mystery with deep family secrets and a town protecting its own… There are a few surprising twists and turns that keep the plot fresh, and the final reveal wraps up all the loose ends.” FreshFiction

“An unforgettable novel…. [A] heart-stopping, mind-shattering adventure that is sure to have you on the edge of your seat.” BookTrib

“Once again, Willingham delivers a gripping thriller packed with twists that will keep readers on edge until the final page… Fans of Sally Hepworth and Kate Alice Marshall will enjoy the novel’s Southern heat, slow-burning tension, and suspense.” Library Journal