Under This Red Rock is a gripping young adult psychological mystery by award-winning author Mindy McGinnis. The novel follows Neely, a teen struggling with the trauma of her brother’s death and her own mental health, as she begins a new job as a tour guide in the caverns of Ohio. Hoping her inner “monsters” won’t follow her underground, she forms a close bond with the confident and charismatic Mila—but when a midnight party turns dangerous and Mila is brutally murdered, Neely becomes the prime suspect. Blurring the lines between hallucination and reality, Neely must navigate grief, guilt, and fear to uncover the truth, making for a tense, suspenseful, and emotionally rich narrative.

The book is authored by Mindy McGinnis, a critically acclaimed writer known for her dark, character-driven stories that explore mental health, trauma, and identity. McGinnis’s work combines suspenseful plotting with deep emotional insight, captivating readers who enjoy intense psychological drama and thought-provoking young adult fiction.