Alternate Reality

by Aimee Pinard

Jewel DeMonte turned her grief into a brand. After losing her sister, she built an empire as one of the internet’s first travel influencers—sharing her adventures, her healing, and her carefully curated happiness with millions.

But now, her perfect image is cracking.

Anonymous messages make her uneasy, but she shakes them off until her boss receives photos she never took—and she’s suddenly out of a job. Hoping to escape the chaos, Jewel decides to refocus and takes a break from the internet to spend some time getting closer to her boyfriend, Caleb. Yet no matter where she runs, the messages keep coming, along with mementos from her past.

As her real life begins to blur with the one she created online, Jewel is forced to question everything—and everyone—around her. Because the person hunting her isn’t just watching through a screen. They’re closer than she thinks.

A tense and twisting thriller about obsession, betrayal, and the dark side of a perfectly filtered life.

371 pages, Paperback

Published March 17, 2026

Reviews

[Renee]

I just finished reading Alternate Reality and it was so good! There was never a dull moment in this thriller! I could not figure out what was going to happen - it had me guessing until the very end. This book played out like a movie in my mind - I love when an author’s writing can bring black and whites pages to life. Thank you, Aimee Pinard, for another great book!

[Stephanie Pitcock]

I was gifted an advance copy by the author. This is a wild, twisty, psychological thriller to keep you guessing! Multiple POV storytelling reveals satisfying ending!! I could have binged in one sitting given the opportunity.
This is Ms. Pinard’s fifth book and IMO, her best yet! Her others include The Space Between the Stars, We All Fall Down, Silence Her, and The Shape of a Southern Woman.

[Kimberly Stanford]

Aimee Pinard had me guessing through the whole book with an ending that I didn't see coming! Binged this book traveling to Mississippi, and I couldn't think of a better way to spend a long drive! Thanks for another great read Aimee!

[Julie Foster]

This book was gripping! Great page turner and I wish it didn’t end!

[Angela Warner]

What a wild ride! I was consistently questioning who was involved and was taken by surprise at the end! I absolutely LOVED this story and am sad that it’s over!

[Torie]

Loved every page. Fun, twisty and endearing in a crazy way. Can’t wait for Aimee to release another book. She is my favorite author.

[Amanda Hruska]

Great psychological thriller. Kept me guessing the whole way & made me have to finish reading it quickly! Great job, Aimee. 😊