D.D. is looking
forward to a relaxing day with her husband and son. They’re even
going to look for a puppy. When the phone rings, D.D. knows her fun
day is over. A family; mother, boyfriend, and two children, have been
murdered in an execution style killing in their own home. One member
of the family appears to have escaped. Roxy, the older teenage
daughter, is missing along with the family’s two dogs.
D.D. isn’t the
only one looking for Roxy. Flora Dane, a kidnapping survivor, has
formed a group to help other survivors adjust. Sarah, one of the
group members, knows Roxy. Flora thinks the teen needs help, and she
starts a search that brings her into contact with D.D. Warren, who isn’t completely
pleased to find her on the case.
D.D. and Flora are
strong women. They come at solving crimes from two different
perspectives, but their efforts mesh in the end. Flora has been
D.D.’s nemesis on other cases. This time she seems to better
understand Flora’s perspective and appreciate her involvement.
In addition to a
fascinating mystery, the novel explores the social problems of
children caught in the foster care system. Too many people have
failed Roxy. Her mother, and the foster care and judicial system weren’t
there for her. The school also failed when they didn’t prevent
serious bullying.
I recommend this
book not only for the fast paced mystery, but also for the look into
the societal problems of families in turmoil
I received this book
from Dutton for this review.
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