I really liked this one. Excellent writing, amazing characters, and the setting is very engaging, both the small town and the historical part.

The historical setting sets the mood for the mystery, what with the economic, social, and political climates of the time. This was very well done, as I truly had a sense that wouldn't feel the same with a contemporary setting.

When I started reading, the feeling I immediately had was one of the same kind of quality that old black & white mystery movies had. I'm thinking the early Perry Mason series, only in this case the lead character is a woman. There's a sense of quiet urgency in Evie and what happens around her, which only intensifies as the story goes on.

Gary is the antithesis of the Alpha male hero, and that only makes him more endearing. He's humble, hardworking, and kind, despite the problems he suffers from PTSD. I like how loyal to him Evie is. She's the one who doesn't give on him, even when evidence points to him.

As the plot evolves and reveals a villain who is truly dark, the pressure to solve the mystery and stop him before he commits more crimes kept me reading without stopping.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

This was a suspenseful book, that I thoroughly enjoyed. It seemed like everything was going wrong in Evie's life and throughout the book things go from bad to worse. Somehow they need to figure out who is behind these grievous murders. This was an intriguing read. Thanks to NetGalley for the chance to review this great read.