After twelve years, Greer Dunning is back in Ludlow, Kansas. Fourteen years ago, her older sister, Eliza and her boyfriend were murdered. Greer and her parents were overwhelmed by grief. Even though the killer was caught and has been executed, Greer is unable to accept that the killer didn’t have an accomplice. Now there has been a second murder. Two teens have been murdered in similar circumstances.
Greer has come back determined to find out whether the questions and concerns she had about her sister’s murder can help to solve the latest crime. Once home, she teams up with an unlikely ally and together they set out to discover the truth even if it puts them in danger.
This is primarily a character driven mystery. Greer is still tormented by things she thinks she knows about her sister’s murder. and she is determined to find the truth. In addition to her determination, Greer is still grieving. It keeps her apart from even her parents who are also stricken by the crime. I thought the author did a good job exploring how grief affects families, not only of the victim, but of the killer as well.
The background of the small town of Ludlow is perfect for the story. It’s a close knit community where everyone knows their neighbors. It’s also a town where there are secrets. The plot is good and there are plenty of twists. The ending was not a surprise for me. There are plenty of clues along the way. However, the character development adds a dimension to the novel that keeps you reading. If you enjoy character driven mysteries, you’ll like this one.
Thanks to the publisher and Net Galley for this review copy.
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