How can one man's disappearance throw so many women's lives into chaos? It's easy once you see how all of them are connected (although it's not clear at first).
Vicki works as an aromatherapist from her home studio and is just finishing a session when the police arrive to tell her her ex-husband, David, is missing. Vicki insists she hasn't seen him in years, but the police clearly don't believe her. As someone who suffers from epilepsy, Vicki knows she can have gaps in her memory, so maybe she has seen him more recently? Meanwhile, eight year-old Scarlet and her mother Zelda are having a rough time. It's the two of them against the world, with Scarlet helping play a "game" with Zelda. What Scarlet doesn't know is that this "game" is really drug-dealing and when Zelda gets caught, Scarlet is sent into foster care, an experience that will (not surprisingly) change her life. David's new wife, Tanya, had reported him missing. However, what really happened on the night he disappeared? Is Vicki involved, even if she doesn't know it? And how are these four women connected?
This is a smoothly crafted, twisting tale that will keep you guessing until the end. The author brings together several characters, using their individual, first-person storylines, to weave the story together until you finally understand how they are connected to each other. The are some surprises, although some of the story may be expected; Scarlet's time in foster care can be anticipated to be problematic, for example. This is really Vicki's story to tell, although Scarlet's story is compelling. I had enjoyed "My Husband's Wife" by this author and liked this book, as well.
Good for readers who enjoy psychological suspense with compelling characters. If you enjoy Gillian Flynn or Ruth Ware, I'd suggest picking this one up.
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