Callie Kazumi is a British-Japanese writer who started work on her first book after being gifted Stephen King's On Writing by her father. She lives in London with her husband and her Bichon Frisé, Betsy. Claire, Darling is her debut novel.

"In this taut psychological thriller, one woman's desperate quest for answers reveals just how far she's willing to go for love--or revenge. I devoured this book . . . utterly engrossing!"--Liv Constantine, New York Times bestselling author of The Next Mrs. Parrish

"Clever storytelling against a backdrop of vivid psychological trauma, and a sense of creeping horror as you realize the truth about the plot . . . highly recommended."--Helen Cooper, author of The Downstairs Neighbor

"An outrageous white-knuckle ride that packs a hell of a punch, but as the psychological journey unfolds, the truth is as heart-wrenching as it is shocking. Callie Kazumi is one to watch."--Alice Slater, author of Death of a Bookseller

"A debut with terrific pace and sinister character dynamics . . . at once beautifully unpredictable and unnerving. I loved it."--L. V. Matthews, author of Silent Waters

"Addictive and poignant and doesn't let go until the very end."--Joe Gibson, author of Seventeen

"Brilliant."--K. L. Slater, author of Message Deleted

Publisher: Bantam

Pub date: 2026-02-03

Length: 304 pages