Megan Pierce is a suburban mother hiding a past life as a professional dancer named Cassie. Ray Levine was once a talented photojournalist but now works as a paparazzo for hire after a traumatic event ruined his career. Detective Jack Broom remains obsessed with a cold case involving a man who disappeared seventeen years ago on Carnival night. When another man goes missing under identical circumstances from the same nightclub, these three lives collide. The narrative follows their discovery of how a long-buried secret connects their disparate identities to a series of hidden murders.
Readers who enjoy suburban noir and intricate plotting choose this book for its focus on the divide between public personas and private histories. It appeals to those interested in how past decisions dictate present safety and how middle-class stability can be disrupted by old lies. The reader finishes the story with a clear understanding of the mechanics behind a decades-old disappearance and the psychological weight of maintaining a dual identity. It provides a detailed look at the consequences of trying to outrun a former life in a tightly connected community.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2012
- Language
- EN
