by Liz Nugent
Scout Press/S&S
This is a disturbing book dealing with kidnapping and rape and the long-term effects of both. Not an easy book to read but the characters, especially Sally, are very well drawn, as is the sense of a small town attempting to deal with, and in some cases, help a damaged member of their community.
If you would like to know more about or purchase this book, please try your local independent bookstore or this great place: bookshop.org .
by Tim Johnston
Hachette Book Group
There is a crime, in fact several, but this is primarily a story of friendship and love - familial and romantic. It is filled with honesty, hard work and ripples of horror from years of a small town's bereavement.
Johnston's earlier novels - Descent and The Current - are also very compelling reads - suspense with a large dose of family love. Worth your time.
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