We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin is a haunting psychological thriller set in a small Texas town riddled with secrets and scars from the past. The story follows two women, Odette, a determined local cop, and Angel, a mysterious mute girl found abandoned in a field, as they navigate the dark truths buried in their lives. Odette is still grappling with the unsolved disappearance of her childhood friend, Trumanell, a beauty queen whose ghostly presence lingers over the town. As Odette digs deeper, connections between Angel and Trumanell’s case emerge, revealing a gripping tale of trauma, resilience, and the fine line between justice and vengeance. With its atmospheric prose and intricate twists, the novel explores the complexities of perception, guilt, and survival.