The Girl Before, written by Rena Olsen, is a psychological thriller that delves into the dark world of human trafficking. The story follows Clara Lawson, a woman who wakes up in a warehouse with no memory of how she got there. As she tries to piece together her past, she discovers that she was part of a human trafficking ring. The narrative alternates between Clara's present-day struggle to escape and her past life as a trafficker's wife. The Girl Before is a chilling and thought-provoking novel that sheds light on the horrors of human trafficking and the resilience of the human spirit.