I am of the opinion that when a series reaches past five books, the author has a challenge to meet: either they can keep things essentially the same and comfortable, so that the readers know what will happen or they can allow their characters to grow and experience new things, thereby allowing them to have a different perspective on events.
Neither approach is wrong. They both have their place in literature, and I don’t have a preference for either – it all depends on the mood that I am in at the time I choose a book. I would say that for Josie Quinn, the author has chosen the latter.
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That is what really struck me about this book. After the events that touched her so personally in Find Her Alive, there’s a new vulnerability to Josie which plays a big part in the events of this book. I have enjoyed Josie’s personality, but think this new addition is very welcome.
The plot starts with a gasp-worthy scene involving a rescue in raging flood waters. However, Josie gets more than she expected when she sees something else in break away from a house that is ripped off its foundations. We soon find out that once again, Josie may have a personal connection to the case.
What follows is a taut crime investigation with occasional visits to Josie’s past as she tries to reconcile the clues with events that happened many years prior. Sometimes bouncing back and forth in time can be jarring, but the author does a great job of continuing the flow throughout the narrative.
I also liked the way that town politics had a bearing on the case. Details like that make a story more real. Everyone has been caught up in something similar at one point or another, so it’s instantly relatable.
As always, the author includes members of Josie’s team and secondary characters in a holistic investigation. Nobody gets short shrift and everyone’s contributions are recognized.
This is another winning entry in the series, and I look forward to watching Josie continue to grow emotionally (and in her crime-solving abilities).
Author Bio
Lisa Regan is a USA Today, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and Amazon bestselling crime novelist. She has a bachelor’s degree in English and Master of Education Degree from Bloomsburg University. She is a member of Sisters In Crime, Mystery Writers of America and International Thriller Writers. She lives in Philadelphia with her husband and daughter. Find out more at her website: www.lisaregan.com
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