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A gripping mystery perfect for fans of Amy Tintera following one man's investigation into the death of his sister years earlier, forcing him to confront old faces, a strong-willed detective, and a string of new murders in his remote small town.
Welcome to Meander, where truths are best left buried.
Gracen Ridpath has a secret. As the host of a successful YouTube channel for stay-at-home-dads, Gracen is known for his handy tips and trademark self-deprecating humor. But off camera, he struggles with the aftereffects of a tragedy that shaped him and everyone else in his hometown of Meander: the death of his eleven-year-old sister, Douggy.
When Gracen mentions his sister's long-ago death for the first time on his channel, he taps a vein of interest he hadn't known existed. Soon enough, he finds himself discussing a theory he's kept quiet for years: that Douggy chose to die. And he's finally figured out why . . . and who is to blame.
At first, Gracen is grateful for the jump in views, until his shift in content brings Quinn, Douggy's childhood best friend, back to Meander looking for answers. And when people start dying around them and detectives start asking questions, Gracen and Quinn find themselves at the center of an investigation that will prove to have consequences deadlier than they ever could've imagined.
Review:
While a mystery, this book also takes a look at the modern podcast/Youtube need to hunt for answers with strangers. When Gracen mentions his sister, he feels like maybe by talking about her, he will get some peace, and maybe someone does know something about what really happened all those years ago. But when Quinn comes back and demands answers from Gracen, they soon realize there may be more going on around them that could be a domino from the past being played. As old secrets come to light, Gracen realizes sometimes help isn't what you think it is, and your family might be the ones caught when the secrets come out. A fast paced mystery thrilled, this one will keep you guessing til the end!
About the Author:
Stacy Johns writes fiction that delves into the shadows of lived experience and the delusions and illusions that twist our dreams, our memories, and our relationships. She grew up in small-town New England and transplanted to Oregon for a Sociology degree, later adding a Masters in Information Science. A long-time librarian and resident of the coast, she now resides and plots her mysteries in the Willamette Valley.
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