First of all, I was up well into the night finishing this book. There was no stopping. The twists were twisting in the best. Possible. Way. The story was told from the perspective of a diverse group of narrators. We were able to have insight into the police investigation, someone who was intimately connected to the case but also a podcaster, and a childhood friend of the girl who died (the Ridpath Girl). They each had more going on than just the case which added to the suspense and intrigue. The chapters were short and fast paced. As a member of the queer community I appreciated the respectful way the nonbinary character, Quinn, was presented. They were not only central to the story but were properly addressed by the majority of characters. Anyone who deadnamed them or used incorrect pronouns was corrected and honored what they were told without issue. There were other characters in the queer community as well. Overall this was written well and I will be eager to read more from Stacy Johns in the future.

Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for early access to this wonderful book.

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the eARC.
Once I got into the rhythm of the book, I loved it. The characters were well fleshed out and I liked them all, Quinn in particular.
There's quite a bit of childhood trauma, but it's not triggering. The ending though, wow, I did not see that coming! The last quarter of the book was quite intense and exciting, and the ending excellent. Great read!

This story is told from three POV’s. Gracen Ridpath, husband, father, and host of a YouTube channel. Inside his head though, he is still the boy whose younger sister Douggy died. As he starts discussing what happened, viewer interest skyrockets, and for reasons that may or may not be related, the body count starts to rise.
Then there is Quinn. She was Douggy’s best friend and still carries a ton of guilt for not being there to save her friend. Now, though she seems to be connected to those who have been killed. What does she know about what happened to Douggy and how are these murders related?
The third POV is from Detective Kristen Boon. She is trying to figure out the killer's identity, and perhaps seeing a connection to Gracen, Quinn, or both. Kristen is suffering from personal and professional problems, but still wants justice for the deceased. Time will tell whether she is up to the challenge.
Gracen was my favorite character. He had been through so much, and I just hoped that by the time the story ended, that he would find some answers and some peace.
I made more than one guess while I was reading but went down the wrong path. 0-Me, 1- Author. Actually, I think it is 0- Me, 2- Author since What Remains of Teague House stumped me too. The author has a unique way of narrating a story, and it really appeals to me. 4,5 stars.