Leah Stevens is a journalist fleeing a career-ending scandal and a restraining order. She relocates to a small Pennsylvania town with her friend Emmy Grey to start over as a teacher. When a local woman who looks exactly like Leah is attacked and Emmy vanishes without a trace, the police discover there is no official record of Emmy Grey ever existing. Leah must investigate her roommate’s secret history while her own past mistakes threaten her credibility with the local detectives.
Suspense enthusiasts who enjoy stories centered on shifting identities and unreliable connections find this narrative effective. Readers walk away with a cynical perspective on how easily digital tracks and personal histories can be manipulated or erased. It appeals to those interested in the isolation of rural settings and the mechanics of reinvention. The story provides a technical look at how one person can occupy the space of another while remaining entirely invisible to the law.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Curious Generalist. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
