Rachael Kral has become a star because of her podcast, Guilty or Not Guilty. Her first podcast solved a cold case and overturned a conviction. Now she’s in the small town of Neapolis covering the rape trial of the town’s golden boy. The town's loyalties are sharply divided and the rape victim has been subjected to ostracism and abuse by some of the town’s people.
Rachael is completely wrapped up in her podcast, but she finds it hard to ignore the notes she’s getting from a girl named Hannah. Hannah is seemingly always there, but she avoids meeting Rachael. She says she wants help in solving the death of her sister, Jenny, twenty-five years ago.
This story is a good psychological thriller. It keeps you guessing as the plot twists and clues are revealed that begin to form a link between Jenny’s death and the current rape case. The story is told from two points of view, Rachael and Hannah. I thought this was very effective, since Hannah is basically hiding from Rachael although she wants her help.
The pace is good and the trial scenes are realistic and well done. I also enjoyed the transcripts of the podcasts. I thought it was a good touch.
I received this book from St. Martin’s Press for this review.
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