In Peter Swanson's masterful thriller, 'Nine Lives,' a seemingly ordinary woman named Margot is thrust into a terrifying conspiracy when she receives a list of nine names. Unbeknownst to her, each person on this list is destined to die, one by one. As the body count rises and the police investigations unfold, Margot must frantically try to understand why these people are being targeted and, more importantly, whether she herself is next. Swanson expertly weaves a intricate web of suspense, exploring hidden connections and the dark consequences of past actions, ensuring readers are hooked from the first page to the shocking conclusion.