At exactly 2:17 AM, something terrible happened in the quiet town of Willowridge. Children left their homes barefoot and silent, disappearing into the dark with no explanation-and no trail to follow. Every child from Evelyn Raye's classroom vanished. Every child except one.Now the town wants someone to blame, and Evelyn, a teacher with secrets of her own, is their target. But as cryptic symbols appear, phones ring with whispered threats, and a red-haired stranger begins to haunt her every step, Evelyn realizes this is no ordinary case of missing persons.There's something waiting at the edge of town. Something ancient. Something hungry.With the help of a grieving father and a former flame, Evelyn must uncover the truth behind the disappearances-and the chilling rituals that tie them together-before more children are lost. But the deeper she digs, the more reality begins to unravel. Because in Willowridge, nothing is what it seems, and some doors, once opened, can never be closed.Dark, atmospheric, and deeply unsettling, At 2:17 is a supernatural thriller that lingers long after the final page.Perfect for fans of Paul Tremblay, Jennifer McMahon, and Stephen King, this haunting debut will keep you up all night, checking the clock.