In a twisty, claustrophobic suburban suspense novel for fans of Ruth Ware and Liane Moriarty, the aftermath of a murder in a quiet coastal New England town reveals a web of dark secrets among friends . . .Monreith, Massachusetts, was once a small community of whalers and farmers. These days it’s a well-to-do town filled with commuters drawn to its rugged coastline and country roads. A peaceful, predictable place—until popular restaurateur Laurel Thibodeau is found brutally murdered in her own home.

Dru’s Short Musing:
I love it when a book immediately pulls me in and Edwin does a fantastic job where all I want to do is sit down, read, and enjoy the world that I will be escaping to and as expected, I could not put this book down until all was said and done.

Secrets can destroy and sometimes lead to mischief and mayhem, which is abundant in the telling of this fast-paced and wickedly solid drama. With so much going on, I couldn’t help but wonder what would happen to each individual when all was exposed. The author did a terrific job in plotting out the story where the characters’ role had a hand in pointing this reader in the right direction. Something different was the multiple POV which helped narrow down the list of suspects. There were a few strategically placed twists that gave me pause and added to the brilliance of this story being told. And Harper the dog, good touch. Overall, a complex and compelling tale that kept me immersed from beginning to end and I loved it.

Genre: Psychological Thriller
Release: January 23, 2024
Format: Print, Digital
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.