When Nicolette Farrell returns to her rural North Carolina hometown to care for her ailing father, she is forced to confront the disappearance of her friend Corinne a decade prior. The local investigation reignites when another young woman, Annaleise Carter, vanishes under similar circumstances shortly after Nicolette’s arrival. The narrative structure moves backwards in time over fifteen days, tracing Nicolette’s interactions with her former boyfriend and brother as she uncovers how their collective past alibis intersect with current police inquiries and forensic evidence.
Readers who enjoy technical plotting and psychological puzzles will value the reverse-chronological format of this mystery. The story targets those interested in how memory degrades and how family secrets influence criminal culpability. By the end, the reader understands the specific mechanics of a cold case and the psychological toll of long-term deception within a small community. The book provides a detailed look at the tension between official police records and the subjective recollections of those involved in a crime.
Practical and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
