Very Slowly All at Once by Lauren Schott

 Domestic thriller about a couple who are drowning in debt until they start receiving mysterious checks in the mail.

Mack and Hailey Evans have everything that looks like the American Dream. She has a high powered career as a divorce attorney and he is a popular professor at a local college. They have two lovely little girls and a brand new lakefront home in an exclusive Cleveland neighborhood. But, behind the scenes, the foundation of their house is cracking, Mack is put on leave following accusations of a scandal involving his students, and Hailey is struggling to get money from a wealthy client. In addition, Mack now has to pay for his mother’s nursing home care. 

Then, a check from a company called Sunshine Enterprises arrives. Mack deposits it, convinced it was sent from his estranged con man father. Then more checks arrive and the amounts get bigger. Pretty soon the couple has cashed enough to fall into a clever trap set by their anonymous benefactor who now starts demanding a return on the investment. Will Hailey and Mack commit increasingly illegal and violent acts to pay off this debt?

I’m usually a bit wary of domestic thrillers because they are so predictable but this one kept me hooked. The psychological threat of ruin and exposure is grounded in real world anxiety with that feat of the couple losing everything. Now Mack and Hailey aren’t the most likable pair. They have many flaws and they make some terrible choices that made them hard to root for at times. Eventually I had to hope for the best for them in escaping this certain collapse. The tension builds slowly with each event as everything just builds up forcing a breakdown as they are pushed to their very limits. 

The narrative shifts between points of view of the couple and an unknown party but even so it is hard to guess the revelations and motivations. The conclusion was a little anticlimactic, but worked.

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Andrew J. Andersen, had an engaging voice but I was sorry there wasn’t a female counterpart for Hailey. The two main characters had equal parts so it would seem fitting. He did an OK job trying to keep all of the different voices distinct along with some accents. I always enjoy a book more when I can listen and read at the same time.

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre and tags: debut domestic thriller, psychological, money trap, blackmail, family life

Just Checking Scores by Marisa Burke

 A compelling and emotional read that reflects how the author overcame public and personal betrayal and humiliation because of he actions of her husband.

Marisa Burke was a longtime news anchor at WNEP-TV in Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The book explores the devastating fallout after her then-husband, Mark Kandel, a well-respected educator with a doctorate degree, was arrested for a series of predatory crimes involve teenaged boys. Burke provides a raw look at the impossible position she and her daughters were put in as well as how these charges affected her professional life. 

Marisa’s account focuses on her resilience and reclamation after these devastating revelations and how she tried to protect her daughters from the fallout. The crimes of her husband are not discussed in any depth, but suffice to say that he definitely went way over any lines of decency. Not only did he try to engage these boys in illicit acts, he bought them gifts, exchanged photographs, and served them alcohol. Meanwhile, he was draining marital accounts, lost his job and lied about having another, and siphoned off family resources to use for his proclivities. 

It was an emotional read and one can’t help but think that the punishment (federal prison) did not fit the crime. Not only were the lives of Mark’s family totally impacted, but also the lives of those teen boys he pursued. The author blames herself for missing or ignoring many red flags that her husband displayed, but also questions how she could have known his sexuality issues when the dated and married because of how he portrayed himself. So he was also a con man with some serious skills. Marisa was able to overcome her trauma over the years but it was difficult and painful. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book and the narrator, Nikki Zakocs, did an excellent job handling the topics with sensitivity and appropriate dramatic flair. The production definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book. 

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre and tags: non fiction, husband sex offender, marriage and family, local news on air talent

Such a Clever Girl by Darby Kane

 What a convoluted mess of a story that tried to be a mystery but ended up making me shake my head. I wanted to like it much more than I did, so even rating it 2.5 stars, I can’t level it up.

First of all, the premise: Aubrey Tanner returns 15 years after she, and her entire family, seemingly vanished from their family home. A meal on the table and a few bloodstains provide no answers for the police. In addition, a fire burnt down the family bookstore. Even the family patriarch, Xavier Tanner, who lived close by in his mansion can offer no help. The missing family’s house is left as is to rot. The years go by and Xavier succumbs to a heart attack. Soon after he dies, his will summons three women from town who each hold secrets about that day and the family. Everyone is gathered to hear the disposition of the Tanner assets. But what does Aubrey want?  Over the next few days, Marni, Stella, and Hanna realize that they are going to have to reveal the truth or risk losing everything. 

There was so much going on in this novel and so many characters to keep track of, not to mention trying to keep relationships and all their secrets and lies straight. I didn’t like any of the people in this entire book, not one. And don’t get me started on Aubrey. After a long drawn out sort of overly dramatic series of events and excruciatingly slow reveals, the long awaited answers didn’t give much of a payoff. I just didn’t like this one, unfortunately. 

I listened to the audiobook while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. It definitely helped to be able to distinguish the characters as the book is told from multiple points of view. The production had 4 female narrators with 3 of them doing a decent job of trying to sound distinct. All were overly melodramatic. I could not stand the voice of whichever of the 4 voiced the character of Aubrey. The rolling pitch and tone put me over the edge and I wish I could confirm her name so I can avoid her in the future. In any event, this recording was not enough to enhance my enjoyment of this book.

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre and tags: domestic thriller, drama, murder, sexual assault, affairs, secrets and lies, wealthy famly

The First Time I Saw Him (Hannah Hall #2) by Laura Dave

 I was looking for a pulse-pounding follow-up to the first book (The Last Thing He Told Me) but that wasn’t what I got with this sequel. In the end, it was a yawner. 

It’s been a little over five years since Owen, Hannah’s husband and Bailey’s father, went on the run from the mob determined to punish him for turning them in. They’ve not seen or heard from him in all that time after settling in California where Hannah Hall and her stepdaughter, Bailey (now a college graduate) have relaxed a bit and even formed a wary relationship with Bailey’s grandfather, Nicholas Bell, the former lawyer to the syndicate that Owen outed. 

Now, however, Owen suddenly reappears and gives Hannah a signal that informs her that the deal Nicholas made to keep them safe has collapsed. When they hear that Nicholas has died, they realize that the crime family is coming after them and they need to go on the run —again. 

Well, that should have been exciting and action packed with a lot of skillful maneuvers and contingency plans to evade capture and harm. It wasn’t. There was a huge amount of backstory explaining all the things that happened to bring them to this point and tons of characters. Hannah spent way too much of the book waxing philosophical about family and love and protection. Always reminding us what a great relationship she and her stepdaughter have. And how smart and clever she is to be taking on this protective role for Owen’s daughter. Their travel and evasion efforts sometimes were almost laughable, as when they leave a taxi after arriving at a hotel only to be running down the streets and in and out of shops. Umm where’s all your baggage including that laptop? Anyway, it was actually rather boring. I didn’t feel engaged nor did I really care about the characters except for Nicholas who actually seemed like the only one who understood this whole sorry mess and his responsibility for it. It wasn’t suspenseful. Ultimately, I was just disappointed but glad it’s over.

I was able to listen to the audiobook I obtained from my local library while also following along in the e-book ARC that was provided by the publisher. I’d like to say that the production enhanced my enjoyment of the book, but that wouldn’t be true. Despite a full cast of narrators, the voice of Rebecca Lowman was jarring. She sounded old and tired, not like a 43-year-old Hannah should be. The other narrators did OK with their speaking parts but since Hannah was the main character, even those changes in point of view didn’t help that much. Give it a pass.

This was the follow-up sequel to The Last Thing He Told Me (which was a better book). Definitely read it first.

Genre and tags: mob, on the run, family, thriller

My Husband’s Wife by Alice Feeney

 What a fast, fun, and totally twisted mystery thriller.

I thought I knew where this was going despite all the author’s attempts to divert me, but I was wrong! I love it when I’m surprised even if I have to suspend a lot of disbelief to get the payoff. If you’re looking for quick entertainment, this is the book for you.

Eden Fox is an artist on the verge of her big break. Before her first gallery exhibition, she goes for a quick sunset run to clear her head. When she returns to her secluded house, Spyglass, her key no longer fits the lock. A woman answers the door, and she looks eerily like Eden. The woman is wearing her clothes and is dressed for the art show. Even worse, her husband, Harrison, claims he has no idea who she is.  Of course Eden doesn’t have her phone or ID and so I thought, yeah, whatever, here we go with the frustrating “prove who you are while everyone thinks your crazy” trope. Well, that’s not where this went and I loved it all. 

Told in alternating points of view, this story brings in some real surprising truths to offset all that gaslighting but it turns out that the reader is the one who is shocked. I thought I had whiplash with all the turns. Just when I thought I had it all figured out, wham! It was so much fun to read and I loved the way the author dangled the story and where it led. No spoilers, just leap in.

Definitely an overhaul of the typical domestic psychological thriller, the plot shifts were handled very well and I just couldn’t put it down. Highly recommend.

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. This was a full case narration by Richard Armitage, Bel Powley, and Henry Rowley. It was extra good because of those side effects that really put the reader there in the moment. The narrators did a great job of voicing the main characters and making them sound authentic and real. It definitely reminded me more of a radio drama that provided a wonderful immersive experience that enhanced my enjoyment of the book. Not to be missed!

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Tags and genre: psychological, domestic suspense, identity, death date, guilt, revenge, gaslighting, affair

The Fair Weather Friend by Jessie Garcia

 Faith Richards, Detroit's beloved TV meteorologist known as "The Fair Weather Friend," disappears during a dinner break and is found dead the next morning. As the city reels, memorials are staged, and the local news continually updates, it turns out that there was a note Faith sent to one of her colleagues at the station that helps to identify some possible suspects. 

The story shifts through multiple perspectives to dive deeper into the woman behind that sunny public persona. This whole convolution of trying to pinpoint who did what is where the book fell off the rails for me. The characters, especially the fan girl Carol (my gosh, girlie, get a life) and some of Faith's coworkers (I'm looking at  you Matt along with your fiancee, Tara) are just placeholders for the reveals to come. Nobody is falling for those obvious red herrings and what is meant to be a shocking reveal, wasn't. The mystery is transparent and even at the end, a big disappointment was the abruptness and the unfinished subplots without a fair and just conclusion. 

I gave this a higher score than it probably merits because it was fast paced and easy to read in a single evening. The plot wanders through all the characters and I kept hoping for some rationale for decisions, but even the backstory of Faith is banal. I liked the author's previous book so much that I'm willing to give her next a try.

This brings me to my thoughts about the audio book. I was able to listen while reading along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Gail Shalan, has a voice that was grating and shrill. In addition, every female character sounded the same -- way too overwrought and discordant. They were indistinguishable so I was glad I had the book so I knew who was speaking. All that melodramatic gasping. In addition, yes, all the men in the story sounded exactly the same as well with just a bit of a lower pitch. This audio production would have benefited greatly with a larger cast and should have been done with all of the points of view in the story. I would not recommend a listen. 


This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Tags: murder, colleagues, secrets, weather, television, 

Inside Man (Head Cases #2) by John McMahon

 This is the second of the series which is full of action and has two parallel plot lines going at once. The FBI’s PAR unit (Patterns and Recognition) is scrambling after a CI is murdered and they find links to a gun manufacturing and distribution ring that also has ties to a homegrown militia. Along the way, the team discovers that there is an active serial killer that has connections to their dead CI. 

The PAR unit, comprised of brilliant neurotypical individuals with specific skills in puzzle solving, mathematics, etc., works alongside other agencies to infiltrate the gun gang. The case is quite convoluted and complicated by the discovery that a prolific serial killer who might have known their dead CI has been operating in the area and some of the victims have unusual modifications to their bodies. As they are scrambling to make their cases stick, there are many other deaths and the gun runner always seems two steps ahead. Is there a leak?

The members of the PAR unit include the lead investigator and analytical genius Gardner Camden, math prodigy Cassie Pardo, Joanne “Shooter” Harris, the weapons expert, and Richie Brancato, the rookie nepo hire. In addition, their old boss, Frank Roberts, comes back to help them. 

The story is suspenseful with a high body count. There’s some attempt to humanize the team members who we don’t get to know much better as everything is focused on the cases. At times it seemed overly complicated. A lot of lucky happenstance and I saw a few of the twists coming a mile away. I did like concept of this team and how their eccentricities make them more of an asset than one would often expect. I did like it and will definitely read the next installment.

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Will Damron, did an excellent job with his ability to transition between a variety of characters and make them sound unique and distinct. He even captures the awkwardness and social ineptness of the PAR team members and makes them sound authentic and believable. His performance definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book.

This is the second in the series that should be read in order.

Genre and tags - thriller, FBI, murder, ghost guns, militia, serial killer, neurotypical agents

The Shark House by Sara Ackerman

 In 1998, marine biologist Dr. Minnow Gray travels to the Kohala Coast of Hawai’i to investigate a series of aggressive shark incidents. Minnow has always loved the ocean and her beloved sharks despite losing her own father to an attack when she was a child. The community is protective of the shark population, but the business people and mayor want to do a culling in order to decimate the creatures ahead of a big race that is bringing in a lot of publicity and tourists. Minnow tries in vain to convince them of the ecological damage that will be done if they go ahead. 

Like many, the movie, “Jaws” left me feeling terrified of swimming in the ocean in case there were sharks. Since I know nothing about sharks, it was easy to demonize them as monsters. This book gives a lot of information about sharks and also about all aspects of that particular area of Hawai’i. It’s easy to get lulled into the atmosphere and life on the coast of that island. I’m not saying I’m a convert and all my fear is gone, but all the details about the great white and tiger sharks was very interesting. I enjoyed learning about Minnow’s work as a marine biologist working in a beautiful but sometimes dangerous location. Minnow was a bit of an odd duck and I could have done without the instant and convenient romance, but the other characters were not really the focus of the story. 

I guess I liked this because I love Hawai’i and am drawn to the ocean while also respecting it. The creatures that live there fascinate me and I could definitely live near that beautiful place. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Jennifer Robideau, did a masterful job with the characters. Her voice has a natural musicality that matched the accents and pronunciations so perfectly. It all sounded very authentic and it felt like she was a local living on the island. I loved her voice and the appropriateness of her quiet ease with all the terms and the drama in the story. 

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre and tags: ocean, sharks, marine biologist, romance, childhood trauma with death of parents, Hawai’i, ecology, marine life

Update: Minnesota woman dies after shark attack in US Virgin Islands
By Ramon Antonio Vargas
Jan 12, 2026 8:41 am CST
The Guardian 

The Ice Angels (Elea Baker #1) by Caroline Mitchell

 Nordic noir atmospheric tension in this twisty crime thriller.

This start to a new series introduces Finnish crime inspector Elea Baker. Ten years after her 12 year old daughter Liisa vanished in Provoo, Elea is called to Lincoln, England, to consult on a series of chilling child abductions. The new kidnappings seem to mirror what happened in Finland and Elea has high hopes that she might actually find her missing daughter. Then, a surviving girl emerges and clues indicate that these disappearances might be related to the “Ice Angels” case. Elea has to work alongside her estranged husband as they try to piece together what might have happened during these long years. 

This was incredibly enjoyable as the police procedural describes realistic investigative methods. The narrative moves through different points of view and time jumps. Although this is a cold case from Elea’s perspective, the current events in Lincoln rachet up the tension as the reader wonders if her daughter is dead or alive. There is also a bit of focus on the emotional as the mother and daughter bond is explored. I liked the setting and the writing style and honestly, I wasn’t sure how I hoped it would end but the author did a decent job of wrapping it all up. I assume that there were be future books featuring these characters though I could be done with all that angsty stuff with her soon to be ex husband Swann. He’s moved on and has a family and I’m sick of messy domestics. And of course she has the rogue cop trope going on and I hope this series doesn’t fall down that hole. I’ve mixed emotions about continuing. So many authors go down this same path and I’m hoping this doesn’t go there. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Aryana Ramkhalawon, did a really good job of handling the various characters and their accents. Her pronunciation of the places and phrases was good. Also appreciated how she didn’t overact the voice of the 12 year old. Definitely captured the atmospheric tension. Her performance enhanced my enjoyment of the book as it created an appropriate immersive experience. 

This looks to be the first in a new series.

Genre and tags: crime fiction, kidnapping, Finland, England, police procedural, mothers and daughters

The Viper (Zig and Nola #3) by Brad Meltzer

 Tense and complicated, this thriller is non stop action and difficult to jump into if you have not read the previous two books in the series, which I had not.

A terminally ill man, Andrew Fechmeier, hides something inside a suit left at the funeral home from where he intends to be buried. This object ties back to a group of friends who called themselves “The Breakfast Club.” The story involves a decades old secrets involving those teens and the truth about the mother of Nola. The other main character, Zig, is a mortician brought into the story by Nola’s twin brother, Roddy. Lots of crime and corruption. 

I’m sure the characters and their history are meant to carry the weight of a relationship driven story but not knowing the backstory meant that I never really felt empathic or connected to them. There were a lot of characters and way too much back and forth in time and point of view which further made the whole premise harder to follow.

There was an internal world and relationship between Zig and Nola was unconventional and difficult to understand. So, no, I didn’t care for any character in this story though it was interesting and fast paced though it really got bogged down in the middle. The other issue was the really high body count and long, detailed descriptions of vicious fighting scenes which I sincerely dislike. All of that seemed relentless and made each victim seem almost inconsequential. Also, the self serving rationalization of past trauma justifying the murders didn’t sit that well with me either. I doubt I’ll read any more of this series. 

Don’t make the mistake of reading this without having the background and you will probably enjoy it more. I would say that the overlying tone of this book was just too grim for me. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Scott Brick, made the book seem less dense and the characters more human. He has the best dramatic flair and his intensity always helps give the story a boost that makes me enjoy it more. His ability to transition between characters and make them distinct personalities is always a treat especially when a book’s plot is really complex. His performance definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the story.

This is the third book in a series. The books should be read in order from the beginning. This does not work for me as a standalone.

Genre and tags: conspiracy, teenagers, murder, corruption, abuse, death, twins

This Side of Gone by Saundra Mitchell

 A contemporary noir that focuses on a former homicide cop who chose integrity over protecting the thin blue line.

Former Indianapolis detective Vinnie Tylor is a woman living in the shadows after a bout of grit and courage blew up her life. When she went undercover for internal affairs and blew the whistle on those in her unit who were using their authority to rape and traffic vulnerable women, they nearly beat her to death. Vinnie fled to Maryland and a quiet, small coastal town of Willis Harbor where she lives out in a cabin in the woods and self imposed isolation. Her attempt to find peace in retirement is shattered when a Hannah, a local high school girl, gives Vinnie a note on the back of a receipt that pleads for help in finding her best friend, Avery Adair, who went missing. Despite her misgivings, Vinnie takes on an investigative role and digs into Avery’s last known movements and dangerous online activity. 

Let’s face it: Vinnie is damaged and has a lot of work to do in recovery from all that happened back in Indianapolis. She’s hesitant to trust anyone but has to in order to carry out her mission of bringing Avery home. She can’t solve this alone but fights against sharing any information even as she needs the local cops on her side since she’s no longer part of law enforcement. She’s definitely suffering post traumatic stress and often wobbles with making decisions. There’s quite a bit of social commentary on police corruption, gay relationships, dangers of the internet, and poverty. I liked the writing style even as I found myself somewhat impatient with Vinnie at times. The plot was generally a missing teenaged girl trope, but there were some surprises as the mysteries are revealed. This is the first in what is meant to be a new series, and I’m sure I’ll check out the next installment. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Lisa Flanagan, has a great voice for the personality of the damaged Vinnie without being melodramatic or overwrought. She also captures the accents and tone of the other characters and makes their roles sound unique as well. The production definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book and created an effective immersive atmospheric performance.

This is a debut in a new series.

Genre and tags: police procedural, PTSD, LGBTQ+, incel, kidnapping, missing persons, investigation, mystery

The Invisible Woman by James Patterson and Susan DiLallo

 The undercover nanny…

Elinor Gilbert’s FBI career ended in disgrace after she was scapegoated for a botched operation. Years later, middle aged and overlooked routinely by society, she’s teaching music to make ends meet. Then the same boss who threw her under the bus offers her a shot at redemption. Elinor accepts an undercover assignment to pose as a live in nanny for an art dealer who is suspected of laundering money for a drug cartel. While taking care of a newborn, she’s meant to be snooping into every nook  and cranny for evidence.

This was definitely not the typical gritty Patterson thriller but more a mix of mystery and satire. Although there is a criminal element active, the focus is on the domestic and social end of things. And humor. Elinor is relatable and funny especially as she fakes childcare because she knows nothing about taking care of an infant. She has trouble finding out any information that her FBI handler can use and his demands are increasing as Elinor finds herself in danger a time or two. Elinor finds herself enjoying her role and starts to look upon the female family members as friends. Definitely more lighthearted and not actually very suspenseful or edgy. This was fast and fun. A quick and entertaining read.

Thank you to NetGalley for this e-book ARC to read, review, and recommend,

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre/tags : domestic thriller, money laundering, cartel, FBI, social satire, female invisibility after a certain age, spy

The Right to Remain (Jack Swyteck #20) by James Grippando

 In this, the 20th installment of the Jack Swyteck series (and the first I have read), the Miami defense attorney faces a maddening client. Elliott Stafford, the main suspect in a murder investigation, ignores Jack’s advice, testifies before a grand jury, and gets indicted. Remanded into custody, Elliott decides to stop talking. He refuses to speak to anyone, even his own attorney. As Jack digs deeper into the case, trying to save Elliott despite himself, he uncovers a complicated personal history as well as other deep, personal secrets that hint Elliott might be protecting someone else.

This was great legal suspense and the tension is palpable as the courtroom theatrics play out and the investigation starts to uncover discrepancies and issues that make the situation quite unique. Although not entirely unpredictable, there were a few twists that took me by surprise. I loved the legal technicalities and the procedural points that really emphasized the legal aspects of the situation Elliott was in as well as how Jack handled the setbacks. There was definitely a lot more going on than a murder and all of those side plots made the story even more interesting. I am definitely going to have to go back to the beginning and read more of this series as I liked the writing style and the focus on the law. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The narrator, Jonathan Davis, did an excellent job of giving every character a distinct personality. His ability to vary his tempo, pace, and accents to match the situation and the various roles felt authentic and real. His performance definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book. 

This is the 20th book in a long running series. This was the first one I have read and I plan to go back to the beginning. It worked OK as a standalone.

Genre and tags: legal suspense, courtroom drama, murder, trans, gender dysphoria, adoption, gun running, 

The Storm by Rachel Hawkins

 In St. Medard’s Bay, Alabama, the old Rosalie Inn has weathered a century of hurricanes, but its walls hold some deadly secrets. Geneva Corliss, the inn’s owner, is struggling to keep the family legacy alive as occupancy rates are low and debts are mounting. She hopes that the arrival and lengthy open-ended stay of true-crime author August Fletcher will boost business since he’s also bringing an infamous ghost from the past. Lo Bailey, now almost 60, was accused and freed after a hung jury when she was put on trial for murdering her married lover, Landon Fitzroy, during Hurricane Marie years ago in 1984. August intends to help Lo write her memoirs, or so he says, and she wants to clear her name once and for all. What happened on that stormy night at St. Medard’s Bay. 

This was a fun, atmospheric read with the tension enhanced by an approaching storm as the events from years ago set up a multi timeline narrative. The different points of view as well as snippets from the manuscript that August is writing add a clever layer to the mystery. Secrets are revealed and though some of the twists were a bit predictable, the setting and the complicated history between the characters kept me hooked. At times it seemed completely grounded in Southern Gothic backdrop with the inn at the water’s edge and the weather almost another character. In the end, it is about loyalty and friendship. 

I was able to listen to the audio book while also reading along in the e-book ARC, both provided by the publishers. The multicast recording by 7 different performers made it so much easier to track the shifts in time and point of view. The accents were seamless and distinct and each character infused his/her role with great emotional depth and dramatic flair. Their performances definitely enhanced my enjoyment of the book. 

This is a standalone and is not part of any series.

Genre and tags: murder, adultery, hurricanes, friendship, true crime