The Guest in Room 120: A Novel

From the USA Today bestselling author, comes an explosive, dual timeline story inspired by one of America’s most famous, mysterious deaths, that of Stanford University’s founder Jane Stanford in Waikiki, perfect for fans of Marie Benedict and Ariel Lawhon.

An explosive novel inspired by one of America’s most famous, mysterious deaths, that of Stanford University’s founder Jane Stanford in Waikiki. 1905 As the mother of a university and a woman with an iron will, Jane Stanford has made her share of enemies. After a scare at her mansion in San Francisco and on the advice of her doctor, she boards the SS Korea and flees to Honolulu and the fashionable new Moana hotel. But as fate would have it, the island is not as safe as it seems. 2005 Zoe Finch is a bestselling author who desperately needs a jump start on her next novel, when she makes a last minute decision to attend a writers conference in Waikiki. Not wanting to call attention to herself, she signs up under an assumed name. As a storm brews offshore, she begins having nightmares that feel all too real. Terrified, she enlists the help of renowned mystery writer Dylan Winters, a man who she unexpectedly begins to fall for, and who thinks she is someone else. Over the course of the week, Zoe races to uncover the shocking truth of what happened 100 years ago, almost to the day, in this very hotel. 1905 Iliahi Baldwin’s life changes the moment she lands a job at the Moana hotel. Newly hired and reeling from a tragic loss, she has two younger brothers to care for. When Jane Stanford arrives, the two strike up an unlikely friendship, and young Ili is devastated when the unthinkable happens. Ili knows things, but there are powerful people who want the truth covered up at all costs.

About the Author

Sara Ackerman is the Hawai'i born, bestselling author of historical & romance novels set in the islands. Her books have been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciously visceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn and Madeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and “brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best book of the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret a starred review. Find out more about Sara and her books at www.ackermanbooks.com and follow her on Instagram @saraackermanbooks and on Facebook @ackermanbooks.