Overview

• The novel was published on October 14, 2025 by Penguin Random House.
• The project stems from a Shyamalan story idea, with Sparks writing the book and Shyamalan handling the screenplay.
• The Shyamalan-directed film, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Phoebe Dynevor, wrapped filming in summer 2025 and is scheduled for an October 2026 release.
• Publisher materials outline a plot centered on New York architect Tate Donovan seeking a fresh start in Cape Cod, where he meets a woman named Wren at a historic bed-and-breakfast.
• Sparks completed the manuscript in January 2024, teased a final-page nod to Shyamalan’s past work, and suggested a future collaboration on his own pitched concept remains possible.