I enjoy a good mystery for a change of pace and today I am thrilled to share a new release that I was able to review. David Bell has written several mystery novels, one of which was Somebody I Used to Know which I had the pleasure of reading last year. With twists and turns abounding, this new novel is one that will keep you engaged for hours!
SINCE SHE WENT AWAY by David Bell
Publisher: NAL (June 21, 2016)
ISBN-13: 978-0451474216
From David Bell—bestselling author of Somebody I Used to Know and Cemetery Girl—comes a chilling novel of guilt, regret, and a past which refuses to die…
Three months earlier, Jenna Barton was supposed to meet her lifelong best friend Celia. But when Jenna arrived late, she found that Celia had disappeared—and hasn’t been seen again. Jenna has blamed herself for her friend’s disappearance every single day since then.
The only piece of evidence is a lone diamond earring found where Celia and Jenna were planning to meet, leading the national media to dub Celia “The Diamond Mom.” And even though Jenna has obsessively surfed message boards devoted to missing persons cases, she is no closer to finding any answers—or easing her guilt.
But when her son’s new girlfriend—who suddenly arrived in town without a past—disappears, a stricken Jenna begins to unwind the tangled truth behind Celia’s tragedy. And as long-buried secrets finally come to light, she discovers how completely lives can be shattered by a few simple lies.
Thoughts About SINCE SHE WENT AWAY by David Bell
Missing persons, murder, and mayhem is the basis for this new novel.
What would you do if your best friend was missing? Throwing yourself into the investigation and trying to stay abreast of all of the pieces of the puzzle is exactly what the main character, Jenna, had to do in this book.
But being in touch with everything that is going on is also cause for other issues. Hate, discontent, and judgment from people you know and don’t know abounds. Your life changes as much as the immediate family’s changes. Plus there is some guilt and a few secrets going around too.
With plenty of twists and turns in the storyline, the author keeps us fully engaged in the mystery of the missing woman. Murders start occurring and people wonder if these cases are connected. New people pop in and out, just to keep it interesting and to keep us wondering.
The author is very good at keeping us on our toes as far as figuring out who done it. With plenty of suspects and strange happenings going on, there are plenty of people to choose from.
The author is a craftsman of suspense and mystery and with this book he has another winner! With plenty of action and activity in this book, plus the authors highly descriptive writing skills, this page turner will keep up you long into the night, just like it did for me.
Disclaimer: Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free product to try out so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.
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