Charlie Cates is
mourning the sudden death of her five-year-old son. She's alone
because she and the boy's father are divorced. On top of the death,
Charlie is faced with the loss of her job when the New York magazine
she works for is purchased by another company.
Luckily, Charlie's
old editor form Cold Crimes Magazine offers her an assignment. Thirty
years ago, a three-year-old boy disappeared from his bead on historic
Evangeline plantation in Louisiana. The boy has never been found, but
is presumed dead. Charlie grabs the assignment. Louisiana is far from
New York and her problems, but then she starts having visions of
trying to save children who are in danger.
The book is a fun
read with romance, mystery, and paranormal events. The author has
created a very atmospheric book: lush Louisiana, a brooding mansion,
and unusual visions. I enjoyed the descriptions. Although it's a
modern setting, it feels timeless.
The characters are
well developed. Charlie is a particularly well done character. If you
like fiction with a woman sleuth, you'll like Charlie. There is also
romance and serious questions about who Charlie can trust.
If you want a
pleasant, escapist read, you'll enjoy this book.
I reviewed this book
for the Amazon Vine Program.
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