Many thanks to NetGalley, Park Row Books, and Jason Allen for the opportunity to read and review his debut novel - 5 stars for a book I couldn't put down.
The difference between the have's and the have not's are very clear in the Hamptons, where million dollar estates sit empty most of the year until their rich owners come to vacation. The have not's are the ones who live in the shadows of those estates and work for the rich families. Corey is the son of single mom, Gina, who works for the Sheffield's, one of the extremely rich families. Corey is ready to graduate high school and worried about how he will ever escape for fear of leaving his mom and brother. For kicks, he breaks into the rich homes and pulls pranks, such as putting salt in their milk, preferably when the residents are home for the added thrill. With Memorial Day approaching and Corey due to work alongside his mom to make sure all is well when the Sheffield family returns for the holiday festivities, he decides to break into the Sheffield house. However, the daughter and her friend are there, as well as the father, Leo, who shows up with his lover, Henry. A fatal poolside accident, witnessed by Corey and the family friend, cause major implications for everyone. Told in various viewpoints, we feel the characters' dilemmas and decision-making.
I couldn't put this one down - bravo for a great debut novel. Can't wait to read more from this author!
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