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“[This] literate, understated novel shines a spotlight on domestic violence, loneliness, and the deadly secrets that lurk just below the surface of small-town America.”
— Sara Paretsky, New York Times bestselling author
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“The story is compelling, the characters interesting, and the theme of a mother’s love universal.”
— Mystery Scene
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“Gripping, fascinating, and will keep readers guessing until the end.”
— RT Book Reviews (4 stars)
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“The story of survival and redemption will propel readers to the end.”
— Booklist
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“Beautiful prose and tack-sharp observations…[a] thought-provoking meditation on the ravages of domestic violence.”
— Publishers Weekly
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“Handwriting analysis offers an unusual angle to this absorbing novel, and Anna’s strong powers of observation add dimension to the tension-filled narrative.”
— Library Journal
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“Secrets lie behind every loop, slant, and swirl…Richly written, complex, and imaginative”
— Susanna Calkins, Macavity Award–winning author
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“A terrific novel—gripping and twisty and beautifully layered. It kept me locked up and locked in from the very first word to the very last.”
— Lou Berney, Edgar Award–winning author