A missing girl leads towards a family whose past refuses to fit into a single coherent account.
Lisa Jewell's appeal here lies in the connection between suspense and relationships: a new detail can alter how an earlier conversation is understood. Pick this for a mystery that draws its pressure from apparently familiar people, hidden loyalties and the difficulty of deciding whose version of home to trust.
WHO IS IT FOR?
For readers who enjoy investigations, uncertain loyalties and secrets with consequences.
