Many thanks to NetGalley and Knopf Publishing Group for gifting me a digital ARC of the debut thriller by Clémence Michallon - 5 stars!
Aidan Thomas is hard working and beloved by the small community in Upstate New York where he lives with his daughter, Cecilia, after her mother's death. But Aidan is hiding a huge secret - he's a kidnapper and serial killer. He has "Rachel" locked in a shed and she's been there over 5 years. When Aidan and Cecilia have to move, he is forced to integrate Rachel into the household, telling Cecilia that she is a family friend in need of a place to stay. Then there's Emily, a restaurant owner in town, who has a crush on Aidan.
This story is told from the POV of all the women currently in Aidan's life as well as those speaking from the grave. I really loved the way this story was written, as we got background information in snippets, yet allowing us to see the big picture as well. It's a bit of a slow burn as the author delves into these women's thoughts but it all worked for me and I couldn't put it down. I can't wait to read more from this author!
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