Into The Black Nowhere by @MegGardiner1 @DuttonBooks #Mystery #Thriller #BookReview @Joni2345zb

 
Into the Black Nowhere by Meg Gardiner
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Dutton Books, 384 pages
Publish Date:January 30, 2018
Genre:Mystery, Thriller, Suspense



Blurb from Goodreads
Inspired by real-life serial killer Ted Bundy, an exhilarating thriller in which FBI profiler Caitlin Hendrix faces off against a charming, merciless serial killer

In southern Texas, on Saturday nights, women are disappearing. One vanishes from a movie theater. Another is ripped from her car at a stoplight. Another vanishes from her home while checking on her baby. Rookie FBI agent Caitlin Hendrix, newly assigned to the FBI's elite Behavioral Analysis Unit, fears that a serial killer is roaming the dark roads outside Austin.

Caitlin and the FBI's serial crime unit discover the first victim's body in the woods. She's laid out in a bloodstained, white baby-doll nightgown. A second victim in a white nightie lies deeper in the forest's darkness. Both bodies are surrounded by Polaroid photos, stuck in the earth like headstones. Each photo pictures a woman in a white negligee, wrists slashed, suicide-style--posed like Snow White awaiting her prince's kiss.

To track the UNSUB, Caitlin must get inside his mind. How is he selecting these women? Working with a legendary FBI profiler, Caitlin searches for a homology--that elusive point where character and action come together. She profiles a confident, meticulous killer who convinces his victims to lower their guard until he can overpower and take them in plain sight. He then reduces them to objects in a twisted fantasy--dolls for him to possess, control, and ultimately destroy. Caitlin's profile leads the FBI to focus on one man: a charismatic, successful professional who easily gains people's trust. But with only circumstantial evidence linking him to the murders, the police allow him to escape. As Saturday night approaches, Caitlin and the FBI enter a desperate game of cat and mouse, racing to capture the cunning predator before he claims more victims.


My Review
Fans will enjoy this newest installment, book number two of the UNSUB series. Into the Black Nowhere by Meg Gardiner is a great nail-biting thriller and I enjoyed every minute of it.

My favorite character was Caitlin Hendrix, a member of the FBI’s Behavioral Analysis Unit. She is a smart tough agent but is realistic when she shows some weakness also. The killer in this novel was so good at reading and manipulating people that he was able to pick up on Caitlin’s weakness during their interaction.

I found the book was hard to put down especially when you get to the high-paced and intense “chase” of the killer. Throughout the book the killer toyed with the FBI, drawing them to himself for a showdown at the end. And what a showdown it was!

There was no getting bored with this one as the author brilliantly kept me wanting to know what was going to happen next. Author Meg Gardiner has written a novel that makes for an edgy and exciting read. If you are a fan of well-written crime thrillers then this is a story you don’t want to miss. I would definitely read more from this author and recommend this novel to anyone who loves a good on-the-edge-of-your-seat thriller. Four out of five stars for Into the Black Nowhere!!!

Thank you Meg Gardiner, Dutton Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy of this book to read.

The Pact by @SELynesAuthor @bookouture #Thriller #BookReview @Joni2345zb

 
The Pact by S.E. Lynes
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Bookouture, 352 pages
Publish Date:February 27, 2018
Genre:Mystery, Thriller, Suspense


Blurb from Goodreads
You made a promise to your sister. It could destroy your daughter.

The Daughter
15-year-old Rosie lies in hospital fighting for her life. She’s trying to tell her mother what happened to her, and how she got there, but she can’t speak the words out loud.

The Mother
Rosie’s mother Toni has a secret. She had a traumatic childhood, and she and her sister Bridget made each other a promise thirty years ago: that they could never speak the truth about what happened to them as children, and that they would protect each other without asking for help from others, no matter what…
Rosie was Toni’s second chance to get things right: a happy, talented girl with her whole life ahead of her. Having lost her husband in a tragic accident, Toni has dedicated her life to keeping Rosie safe from harm.

But Rosie has plans that her mother doesn’t know about. She has dreams and ambitions – of love, of a career, of a life beyond the sheltered existence that her mother has created for her. But the secrets Rosie has been keeping have now put her life in danger.

The Pact
In order to save Rosie, Toni may have to break her lifelong promise to her sister… and open doors to her past she hoped would remain closed forever.

My Review
WOW! I can’t stop thinking about The Pact by S.E. Lynes. This is a story about two sisters, Toni and Bridget, who formed a pact 30 years ago when they were children. The promise to one another was they could never speak the truth about their abusive childhood, and they would always protect one another without involving others.

The author grabbed my attention at the very beginning and brilliantly kept me on the edge of my seat as I tried to figure out what was going on. You know that something bad has happened and little by little the layers are peeled away to reveal more. I loved all three of the main characters, Toni, Bridget, and Rosie (Toni’s teenage daughter). Through these characters you are able to see how childhood abuse affects each of them in different ways over a period of many years. Each chapter was told from a different point of view. I did find I needed to be focused while reading because of the way it would switch from points of view as well as back and forth in time.

Overall I thought this was a very perplexing and cleverly written thriller. The author did a great job telling the character’s troubled backstories. The build-up to the ending was amazing. The truth is carefully masked right up to the novel’s conclusion and the little twist as the end was totally unexpected. I would definitely read more from S.E. Lynes and recommend The Pact to anyone who loves a good psychological thriller. Five out of five stars for The Pact!!!

Thank you S.E. Lynes, Bookouture, and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy of this book to read.

Teaser Tuesday January 23, 2018

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish Meme hosted by ThePurpleBooker It is very easy to play along:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday. 

Title: The Pact

Author: S.E. Lynes

My Teaser: And now here I am by your side, alone with my thoughts, but I can't tell you what I'm thinking, or that I'm sorry, because you can't hear me. I hope we're going to be all right again...They said you will wake up, not to worry. But worrying is what I do, Rosie-you know that.

Teaser Tuesday January 16, 2018

Teaser Tuesday is a weekly bookish Meme hosted by ThePurpleBooker It is very easy to play along:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title & author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers! Everyone loves Teaser Tuesday.

My Teaser: Dylan Gifford was trying to focus on anything but the man dying in front of him. There were short gasps and wet coughs and twitching hands, all signs that it was coming to an end.

Dead Man's Bridge by Robert J. Mrazek #BookReview #Thriller @RJMrazek @crookedlanebks @Joni2345zb

Dead Man's Bridge by Robert J. Mrazek
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, 288 pages
Publish Date:August 8, 2017
Genre:Mystery, Thriller, Suspense


Dead Man’s Bridge is the first installment of the Jake Cantrell Mystery series and my first read by author Robert J. Mrazek. The story mainly takes place on and around the campus of St. Andrews College in upstate New York. This was a fast-paced mystery/thriller that took place over a period of a few days.

The main character, Jake Cantrell, is working as a campus security officer after being discharged and disgraced as an army officer in Afghanistan. He finds himself investigating a mystery concerning suicide/murder/blackmail. I felt Jake was a believable and flawed character as evidenced by his problem with alcohol. He declined mental health services after being discharged from the military even though he admits later he probably has PTSD. Also while he was deployed his wife decided to leave him for his former best friend/college roommate. Jake instead makes a poor choice to “self-medicate” with alcohol. Jake has a tough exterior but also a soft and gentle caring side.

Dead Man’s Bridge was a great novel. I hope there are more to come in the Jake Cantrell Mystery series. The author grabbed my attention at the very beginning and held it throughout the book. I would definitely read more from Robert J. Mrazek and recommend Dead Man’s Bridge to anyone who loves this genre. Four out of five stars for Dead Man’s Bridge!!!

Thank you Robert J. Mrazek, Crooked Lane Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a review copy of this book to read.

The Company of Demons by Michael Jordan @mjordanauthor @GreenleafBookGr #BookReview #PsychologicalThriller @Joni2345zb

The Company of Demons by Michael Jordan
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Greenleaf Book Group, 326 pages
Publish Date:January 16, 2018
Genre:Mystery, Thriller, Suspense


The Company of Demons is the debut novel by Michael Jordan. It is a great thriller set in Cleveland, Ohio. I was totally in love with this book. The author was able to draw me in right from the beginning and held my interest throughout. I felt the pace of the book was spot-on. I also thought the ending was good.

The main character, John Coleman, is a lawyer who has a problem with alcohol and cheating on his wife. Needless to say, John Coleman is a flawed character. I really did not like him and can’t say that I ever felt sorry for him even when bad things began to happen to him. Maybe I am mean but I kept thinking, “That’s what you get for being a dog”. If I was supposed to like him later it didn’t work LOL!! An example that really made me dislike him was when he failed to warn/check on his wife and daughter. He instead goes to check in on a woman he had just met and had sex with once?? What a DOG!!! LOL.

The Company of Demons was a great debut novel. Even though I disliked the main character, the story itself was awesome. I am from Ohio and had never heard of the Torso Murderer. It was interesting looking this information up online. I also learned that Eliot Ness (from the Untouchables) later came to Cleveland to work and investigate the Torso Murderer.

I would definitely read more from Michael Jordan and recommend it to anyone who loves a good thriller. Five out of five stars for The Company of Demons!!!

Thank you Michael Jordan, Greenleaf Book Group, and BookishFirst/NetGalley for providing me with an early review copy of this book to read.

Angela Cray Gets Real by Dara Carr #BookReview #CozyMystery @Joni2345zb

Angela Cray Gets Real by Dara Carr
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Marvelous Mayhem Books, 285 pages
Publish Date:January 16, 2018
Genre: Cozy Mystery, Mystery



Angela Cray Gets Real by Dara Carr is a great cozy mystery set in Phoenix, Arizona. I won’t spoil anything but this has one of the funniest opening sentences ever. It contained many “laugh-out-loud” moments for me. I was interested throughout the book and the ending did not disappoint.

The main character, Angela Cray, is a down-on-her-luck girl who has a new job investigating for a lawyer. Angela’s character was believable and likeable. Because of her own flawed characteristics she makes a great investigator of shady people lol. She also finds herself getting into a few binds along the way. I enjoyed how the author used humor throughout the book.

This was a great opener to hopefully a series of more Angela Cray mysteries. I would definitely read more from Dara Carr and recommend it to anyone who loves a good cozy mystery with some humor mixed in. Five out of five stars for Angela Cray Gets Real!!!

Thank you Dara Carr, Marvelous Mayhem Books, and Cozy Mystery Review Crew for providing me with a print advance review copy of this book to read.

Book Review: The Devil's Triangle by Catherine Coulter and J.T. Ellison

The Devil's Triangle by Catherine Coulter
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Gallery Books, 495 pages
Publish Date:March 14, 2017
Genre: Fiction,Mystery,Thriller,Suspense
Source:NetGalley

The Devil’s Triangle is the fourth book in A Brit in the FBI series and is my first. I was able to pick up with the story without having read the other books in the series.

This was quite an action-packed thriller. I love books with a historical element and this had a lot of it. Topics included: Tesla’s inventions, Da Vinci, The Ark of the Covenant, The Bermuda Triangle, and controlling the earth’s weather. I thought the story flowed well and the author was able to hold my attention throughout.

My favorite characters were Nicholas and Michaela, both FBI agents in charge of the Covert Eyes team. Kitsune was also an interesting character. She is a thief who stole an artifact and then finds out the client who hired her wants her dead. She ends up asking the FBI Covert Eyes team for help so an unlikely partnership develops.

I would definitely read more from this series and recommend it to anyone who loves a good mystery/thriller/suspense with some historical elements. Four out of five stars for The Devil’s Triangle!!!

Thank you Catherine Coulter, J.T. Ellison, Gallery, Threshold, & Pocket Books, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book to read.

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Book Review: Lethally Green: A Maggie Flanagan Cozy Mystery by Amber Boffin

Lethally Green by Amber Boffin
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Avenoak, 220 pages
Publish Date:October, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Cozy Mystery
Source:Cozy Mystery Review Crew

Lethally Green is the first book by author, Amber Boffin. This is a Maggie Flanagan Cozy Mystery set in peaceful cottage country of Ontario, Canada.

The main character, Maggie Flanagan, has recently moved back to her childhood home and made a career change. Maggie is attempting to make it as a photographer. She ends up finding a body on her property and then another later in the story. She finds herself close to the investigation and begins working on her own as an amateur sleuth.

I loved the “outdoorsy” country setting. It reminds me of where I live in Southeast Ohio (without the moose lol). I like reading the descriptions of the wildlife and the author included a couple of rescue dogs named Beans and Carrot that were just adorable. I thought the cover art for the book was amazing. The author did a wonderful job holding my interest throughout the book. I enjoyed the ending and I did not guess who the murderer was.

This was a great opener to hopefully a series of more Maggie Flanagan mysteries. I would definitely read more from Amber Boffin and recommend it to anyone who loves a good cozy mystery with a side of nature/wildlife mixed in. Four out of five stars for Lethally Green!!!

Thank you Amber Boffin, Avenoak, and Cozy Mystery Review Crew for providing me with a print copy of this book to read.

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Book Review: The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda

The Perfect Stranger by Megan Miranda
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, 352 pages
Publish Date: May 16, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
Source: Netgalley

The Perfect Stranger is my first read by author, Megan Miranda. This is a story about secrets, lies, and past lives. I do love the author’s writing style. Megan Miranda is good at weaving a tale of suspenseful mystery. The cover art for this book was very cool.

I felt the pace was good but throughout most of the book I was just confused. Maybe it was just me but I struggled to keep everything straight. I didn’t care for any of the characters which makes it hard for me to get into a story. Overall I thought the book was okay and I would read more written by the author.

Three out of five stars for The Perfect Stranger!!!

Thank you Megan Miranda, Simon & Schuster, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book to read.

Book Review: Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens

Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 416 pages
Publish Date: March 14, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Thriller
Source: Netgalley

Never Let You Go is my first read by author, Chevy Stevens. The main characters include Lindsey Nash, an abused wife and mother, and her daughter, Sophie. This is a story about domestic abuse that Lindsey endured for years then finally her ex-husband is put into prison. Lindsey and her daughter Sophie start their lives over and years later her ex-husband is released from prison. I won’t go any further because I don’t want to spoil anything but it really gets good at the end.

The only parts of the book I didn’t really care for were the parts about Sophie and her teenage love life. But the pace picked back up and I totally never saw this ending coming. Lindsey and Sophie proved to be very tough women throughout the story. The abusive parts were not written in great detail so it was sort of softened for the reader. Although it was written that way the reader could still feel the fear that Lindsey had for her abusive husband. I would definitely read more from this author and would recommend her books to others. Four out of five stars for Never Let You Go!!!

Thank you Chevy Stevens, St Martin’s Press, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book to read.

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Book Review: The Girl Who Lived by Christopher Greyson

The Girl Who Lived by Christopher Greyson
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: Greyson Media Associates, 296 pages
Publish Date: November 4, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Psychological Thriller
Source: Netgalley


The Girl Who Lived is my first read by author, Christopher Greyson. I was hooked at chapter one. The author was able to grab my attention from the beginning and keep it until the end. I could not put this book down and finished it in one day which is super-fast for me. The cover art for this book was amazing!

I totally loved the main character, Faith Winters. She is a young girl who comes with many flaws but because of that it makes her story real and believable. I was rooting for her throughout the book as she dealt with survivor’s guilt, anger, mental illness, thoughts of suicide, and alcoholism.

I love books with lots of twists and turns and this one did not disappoint. The author had me guessing clear up to the end. And WOW! What an ending! I thought I had it all figured out then NO…back to square one again. I would definitely recommend this to anyone who loves psychological thrillers and a good whodunit mystery. Five out of five stars for The Girl Who Lived!!!

Thank you Christopher Greyson, Greyson Media Associates, and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book to read.

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Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker Book Review

Emma in the Night by Wendy Walker
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Book Details
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, 320 pages
Publish Date: August 8, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Suspense, Psychological Thriller, Thriller
Source: Library
My Review

Emma in the Night is my first Wendy Walker book and I loved it! This was a very suspenseful and mysterious read. The writing switches between a few characters but it mainly was told by Cass, a 15 year old girl. I really liked Cass and I felt bad for her throughout the story. I suspected Cass was not telling the truth but I would never have guessed the ending. I had a very strong dislike for the mother in the story. What a messed up family!

The author did a wonderful job developing the characters. I just could not put this book down. The ending was awesome and the author built it up nicely. Emma in the Night was well worth reading and I would highly recommend it to everyone who likes a good “keep-you-guessing” story. I cannot wait to read the next from this author. Just an overall excellent book!

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Book Review: Death Overdue: A Haunted Library Mystery

Death Overdue by Allison Brook
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
Book Details
Publisher: Crooked Lane Books, 327 pages
Publish Date: October 10, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Cozy Mystery
Source: Cozy Mystery Review Crew


My Review

Death Overdue: A Haunted Library Mystery is a great cozy mystery by author Allison Brook. This is the first book in a new series. The story is told in first-person point of view by Carrie Singleton. Carrie starts out working as a temporary assistant librarian. She is offered the job of head of programs and events which she reluctantly takes. Carrie had returned to the town of Clover Ridge to live with her aunt and uncle after some rough times in her life. She had all intention of leaving Clover Ridge once she got back on her feet but things start to come together and she ends up staying.

I love the setting for this one. Clover Ridge is a nice little town in Connecticut. The story mainly revolves around The Clover Ridge Library. The library happens to have a ghost than only a few people can detect and Carrie happens to be one of them. Throughout the story Carries is trying to solve two murders, one recent and one from the past. If you are worried about the paranormal aspect being too over-the-top, it is not in this book.

My favorite characters were Carrie and the ghost. I also loved Carrie’s Uncle Bosco and Aunt Harriet, a kind and caring couple that makes me want to have them in my family. Throughout the story, Carrie has a thorn in her side by the name of Dorothy Hawkins. Dorothy is upset that Carrie got the job of head of events and programs instead of her.

The author did a wonderful job holding my interest throughout the book. The story had me guessing clear to the end. The dust jacket cover on this book is amazing. I cannot wait to read the next from this author. Just an overall excellent cozy mystery.

Thank you Allison Brook, Crooked Lane Books, and Cozy Mystery Review Crew for providing me with a copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

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Book Review: Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson

Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson
Book Details
Publisher: Berkley Books, Kindle,320 pages
Publish Date: May 2, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Historical Mystery
Source: Penguin First-to-Read digital edition
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

SynopsisFrank Malloy’s latest client is the well-dressed Will Bert. He’s searching for his brother, a newsboy named Freddie, so he can share his new financial good fortune. Frank makes quick work of the case and locates Freddie, but a happy reunion between brothers is not in the cards. When Will’s name is mentioned, Freddie runs off—only to be found dead a short time later. Suspicious, Frank tracks down Will who spins a tale of lust and deceit involving a young society woman, Estelle Longacre, also recently deceased. Frank can’t be sure if Estelle’s risky behavior and the company she kept was to blame, or if her own ruthless family had a hand in her death. Frank will need Sarah’s help to unearth the dark secrets of the wealthy Longacres and to discover if there is a connection between Estelle and Freddie’s death. Together they must navigate a perilous underground web of treachery to find the truth. ~Goodreads

My Review

I totally LOVED Murder in the Bowery by Victoria Thompson. This was my first read by this author and I have added her to my favorite author list. The book is #20 in the Gaslight Mystery Series. I believe it can be read as a stand-alone. The author does a good job introducing all of the characters and I was able to pick right up and understand what is going on. There were a few times the author mentioned a certain character had been involved in other mysteries in the series but it wasn’t something that you needed to know to enjoy this one.

This is a historical mystery set in 1899 in New York City. The main characters are Frank Mallow, a private detective. His wife, Sarah, a former midwife. Frank’s partner in the detective agency, Gino Donatelli, and Maeve Smith, nursemaid for the Malloy children. All four of these characters work together to solve the mystery. I loved the characters in this dialogue-rich book.

The story starts with a man hiring Frank to find a newsboy that he claims is his younger brother. He says they were separated about six years ago when they were sent to Minnesota on an Orphan Train but the man thinks his brother is back in New York City. Once Frank begins investigating, he soon realizes there is much more to the mystery. This is a fast-paced read that held my interest throughout. I loved the author’s note at the end where she shares what characters were real and what events in the book were true historical events.

I would recommend this book to those who love historical mysteries. After reading this I ordered the first three books in the series. I am now a Victoria Thompson fan!! I am giving this one 5 STARS *****

Thank you Victoria Thompson, Berkley Books and Penguin’s First-to-Read program for providing me with a digital copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

Book Review: The Child by Fiona Barton

The Child by Fiona Barton
Book Details
Publisher: Berkley Books, Kindle,336 pages
Publish Date: June 29, 2017
Genre: Fiction, Mystery, Thriller, Suspense
Source: Penguin First-to-Read digital edition
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Synopsis As an old house is demolished in a gentrifying section of London, a workman discovers a tiny skeleton, buried for years. For journalist Kate Waters, it’s a story that deserves attention. She cobbles together a piece for her newspaper, but at a loss for answers, she can only pose a question: Who is the Building Site Baby? As Kate investigates, she unearths connections to a crime that rocked the city decades earlier: A newborn baby was stolen from the maternity ward in a local hospital and was never found. Her heartbroken parents were left devastated by the loss. But there is more to the story, and Kate is drawn—house by house—into the pasts of the people who once lived in this neighborhood that has given up its greatest mystery. And she soon finds herself the keeper of unexpected secrets that erupt in the lives of three women—and torn between what she can and cannot tell… ~Goodreads

My Review

I totally LOVED The Child by Fiona Barton. This mysterious and suspenseful story unfolds over a period of about a year (2012-2013), with flashbacks added from the 1970’s and 80’s. Each chapter alternates between four characters: Emma, Kate, Angela, and Jude.

Emma is the main character and her chapters are told in first person point of view. Emma is a troubled young married woman who has a dark secret that haunts her and has practically taken over her entire life. She rarely leaves her home and forces herself to even work from home. Emma is married to an older gentleman named Paul. Paul feels bad for her and tries to help but he is totally unaware of the burdensome secret Emma is carrying. I didn’t like Emma at first but as the story progressed I had a different view of her.

The next character in the story is Kate, a reporter working for a newspaper called The Post. Kate is an old-school investigative reporter who finds herself in the middle of a mystery…trying to identify a newborn baby skeleton that was found on a local building construction site. Kate’s chapters are told in 3rd person. I really liked Kate, she is pretty tough and wasn’t just after the story as a reporter. You could tell she actually cared about the people she was writing about.

Another character is Angela Irving, the mother of a newborn baby named Alice that disappeared from the maternity ward soon after her birth in the 1970’s. Angela has spent many years trying to keep herself together for her surviving family…husband Nick and now two grown children. Angela has obviously never forgotten Alice and agonizes over what had become of her baby. You can’t help but feel for Angela. Her chapters are told in 3rd person.

The author kept me interested throughout. The multiple points of view worked well, was easy to follow since the chapters were fairly short. The ending…wow didn’t see that coming. I love books that throw you for a loop and this one surely did. I would highly recommend this book and I would definitely read more by this author.***** 5 STARS *****

Thank you Fiona Barton, Berkley Books and First-to-Read for providing me with a digital copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review.

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