Many thanks to NetGalley, Kensington Books, and Charlie Donlea for the opportunity to read the second book in the Rory Moore/Lane Phillips series following Some Choose Darkness. While all of Donlea's books can be read as stand alones, definitely read that one first because it's so good. This is another 5 star read!
On the summer solstice on campus of Westmont Preparatory High School, a boarding school in Indiana, two murders took place of students in a deserted faculty house on campus. But that wasn't the end of the deaths - the teacher suspected of the murders tried to commit suicide and two surviving students killed themselves as well. A popular podcast, The Suicide House, is investigating the deaths as is a local news reporter. Lane gets asked to help with the podcast so Rory also gets involved in the investigation. But the deeper they look into the case, the most twists and turns they discover.
Aren't boarding schools just creepy in nature? This one sure is - complete with secret societies, games and pranks to creepy grounds and houses to required therapy for each student. The book is told in different timeframes - from the past leading up to the night in question, to journal entries, to present time. It's a lot to keep track of because you aren't always sure whose voice you're reading but definitely worth it to see all the pieces come together. I was glued to the pages and can't wait for the next in this series!
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