See Her Run by Peggy Townsend

SEE HER RUN

Author(s): 

Peggy Townsend

RT Rating:

  

Genre:

Mystery, Suspense

Published:

June 1 2018

Publisher:

Thomas & Mercer

In the first book of the Aloa Snow series, Townsend opens with an athlete literally running to her death — then it’s ruled a suicide. See Her Run is fast paced with many surprising twists that make this a page-turner. When you think you know who the killer is, this book will prove you wrong, building up the mystery and leaving you on the edge of your seat until everything comes crashing down at the conclusion. See Her Run is truly a novel you will not want to miss.

Aloa Snow is a former well-known investigative reporter who made a mistake when her mom was dying in the hospital; now she can not find a job to save her house. Michael, the young boy Aloa's family took in after his father killed the rest of his family, is now a big shot and needs Aloa to help him with a case the police have deemed a suicide. The last thing Aloa wants is to hear from the boy who stole her heart and disappeared without a word for 10 years. The paycheck is the only reason Aloa agrees to jump headfirst into a dangerous investigation that the police tried to cover up. Will she be able to save herself? Or will she end up silenced like the girl she is investigating? (THOMAS & MERCER, Jun., 268 pp., $15.95) 

Reviewed by: 

Jenny Falcone for RT Book Reviews

MISSING by Kelley Armstrong

Young Adult Romantic Thriller
MISSING
Kelley Armstrong
4.5 stars TOP PICK MILD

Kelley Armstrong creates an enthralling story-line in this blood-pumping romantic thriller. Written in the first person limited point of view, this book flows seamlessly from one scene to the next, with many twists and surprises. You will laugh and cry throughout this fast-paced tale. The whole book takes place over a few short days and keeps you guessing. We share the shocks and confusions of well-portrayed characters. You will not want to miss this one and will be up late in the night just to see what happens next. Written as a young adult novel for ages 14 and up, this is a well-written, clean book recommended for all who love a good thriller. Please use discretion when purchasing due to violence/mild gore and items found by main characters to prevent pregnancy. There is also a minor discussion about religion.

SUMMARY: Winter Crane is in her last year of high school and can not wait to leave her town, just like her sister and numerous others have. A run down cabin in the woods is her secret place away from her father and his drunken temper. One day, she stumbles across a bleeding, battered, unconscious guy in a tree, who claims he knows one of Winter's friends. Once she nurses him back to health, he disappears saying he will fix everything. Has he and everyone else truly left on their own or has something happened to them all? Winter is determined to uncover what happened to everyone, even if she doesn't like the answers she uncovers.

(CROWN BOOKS, Apr. 2017, 384 pp, $17.99)

Reviewed by: JENNY FALCONE

ISBN: 978-0399550324

REVIEWED FOR RT BOOK REVIEWS