- Written by: Peter Swanson
- Genre: Psychological thriller
- Pages: 304
- Setting: Maine, current times
- Subject headings: College students, fathers death, seduction, deception
Devastated by the news that his father recently committed suicide, Harry Ackerson rushes home to assist in his father’s estate. When he begins to ask questions and look for answers, he quickly realizes there was foul play in his father’s death. His very young stepmother makes sexual advances toward Harry, while Harry is put off by her advances.
The novel alternates between two stories – one follows Harry in the present and one follows his stepmother in the past. The stories eventually come together revealing lies, deception and murder. A chilling ending, for sure!
Great choice for a book club!
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