Many thanks to NetGalley, Grand Central Publishing and Sarah Bailey for the opportunity to read her debut novel - a definite winner!
Set in Australia, Gemma Woodstock is a Detective Sergeant. A high school classmate of hers, Rosalind Rose, is found murdered and Gemma is assigned to investigate the death. The investigation brings back past memories for Gemma of her high school boyfriend, Jacob, and his death.
The story is told from Gemma's viewpoint. There are also flashbacks into Gemma's past and her relationship with Jacob. Gemma's not exactly a likeable character although this story gives lots of explanations into her behavior. Her current personal life is also a mess - she's in a relationship with Scott and they have a small son, Ben. However, she's in a relationship with a coworker and is obsessed with him.
I thought this was an amazing debut novel and I can't wait to read more books starring Gemma. If you like police procedurals with an emphasis on characters, I highly recommend this one!
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