She has crossed the gamut of sub-genres within the crime writing arena and beyond, but what has remained consistent is the presence of well-developed characters, unpredictable plots, and that elusive addictive nature that transforms fans into fanatics. Publication date is currently set for January 1, 2021.Trying to pin down Jess Lourey’s writing style is pointless. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own and are not biased in any way. I am looking forward to reading more books by this author. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers and family dramas, then you may want to check out this book. It was an entertaining book that was emotionally intense at times. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel. Suffice it to say that family relationships and town dynamics play a large role in the story. Several themes are woven into the book, but I don’t want to give away any spoilers. The writing is very atmospheric and creepy the plot tense and suspenseful, with a few twists and a dramatic ending. Almost none of the other characters were likeable. But she also has some flaws that emerge during the course of the books that makes her more believable. Joan was someone that I wanted to be safe and happy and to have a healthy baby. The story would not have worked for me if it was a contemporary setting so the author selected an appropriate timeline. This was a time before the internet and cell phones. Recognizing that this novel is set in the late 1960’s and not current times, I can see why Joan handled some things the way that she did. While it would have helped if the transitions had been labeled with dates, a picture is gradually revealed to the reader. As the time shifted forward, I continued to wonder what happened in the intervening months that landed her in the situation she is in in the future. This novel takes place in 19 and there is some jumping back and forth in time. Is Joan being watched or is she being paranoid? Can she trust her instincts? Is there anyone she can trust? What could possibly go wrong? Is it too good to be true? Something seems off. His parents have even gifted them their old house and Deck tells her he is sure the local newspaper will hire her as a journalist and she will get a coveted byline. Deck Schmidt tells her Lilydale is peaceful, friendly, and everyone knows everyone and looks out for each other. When a pregnant Joan Harken is mugged on her way home, she agrees to move to from Minneapolis to her fiancé’s small hometown two and a half hours northwest.
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