Don't Ask Why: A Thriller

by Steph Nelson

She hoped this girls’ trip would help her heal. Instead, it just might kill her.

Still reeling from her husband’s death, Courtney joins her three best friends on a secluded island in the Florida Keys. But the getaway meant to bring peace quickly spirals into chaos.

First comes a rumor about a woman who was recently killed on the island. Then the property manager is nowhere to be found. When a stranger shows up at the vacation rental and one of the friends goes missing, Courtney starts to wonder if they’ll make it home at all.

There’s no Wi-Fi. No cell service. No way off the island for five days.

But five days is too long to wait for help.

If Courtney wants to survive, she’ll have to fight for her life.

Kindle Edition

Expected publication February 10, 2026

About the author

A lifelong PNW girl, Steph currently lives in Boise, Idaho.

Her books have been reviewed in the New York Times and Library Journal.

She loves long walks by the Boise River, thrifting for vintage clothing, yoga, traveling just about anywhere, and devouring books.

Find her on Instagram/Threads: @stephnelsonauthor