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“A propulsive, high-stakes thriller rife with intrigue and suspense.” USA Today
“Pulse-pounding.” Entertainment Weekly
“Totally propulsive.” NPR
“It’s a compelling story that swept me along, unable to resist and unable to stop reading.” Suspense Magazine
“It’s a fast-paced thriller…[that] has everything: conspiracies! Cults! Coming of age! Mother/daughter bonding!” BuzzFeed
“From the first words, Kathleen Early’s narration snares us…Slaughter’s clever plotting and Early’s high-voltage performance will keep listeners glued to their listening devices. Winner of the AudioFile Earphones Award.” AudioFile
“Narrator Early so adroitly depicts Laura’s immediate transformation from a warm, supportive parent into a rejecting, icy fortress that the listener joins Andy in asking if we genuinely know those closest to us…Early shifts seamlessly as each person oscillates from being a victim to the perpetrator of violence.” Booklist (audio review)
“Slaughter never abates her trademark intensity, and fans will feel that the story is pumping adrenaline directly into their bloodstreams.” Kirkus Reviews
“A small town, family, secrets, and explosive violence—sounds like
Slaughter is still at her best….For fans of dark mystery thrillers and procedurals
that explore human nature.” BookRiot
“Gripping…The plot takes a while to build momentum, but once it does, it speeds to the satisfying payoff. Slaughter reinforces her place at the top of the thriller pack.” Publishers Weekly