It starts with a trip to a local amusement park. David Harwood is hoping a carefree day will help dispel his wife Jan's recent depression that has led to frightening thoughts of suicide. Instead, a day of fun with their son Ethan turns into a nightmare.
When Jan disappears from the park, David's worst fears seem to have come true. But when he goes to the police to report her missing, the facts start to indicate something very different. The park's records show that only two tickets were purchased, and CCTV shows no evidence that Jan ever entered the park at all. Suddenly David's story starts to look suspicious - and the police to wonder if Jan's already dead, murdered by her husband.
To prove his innocence and keep his son from being taken away from him, David is going to have to dig deep into the past and come face to face with a terrible childhood tragedy - but by doing that he could risk destroying everything precious to him...
Rating: 5 Stars
Positives: This was an amazing book with new twists and turns at every chapter. Linwood Barclay gives us a lot of description and despite my better instincts I found myself becoming increasingly worried for the safety of Jan Harwood as her story was followed.
Negatives: The only bone that I had to pick with this book was the identity of the person who kidnapped Ethan near the end. I understand the reason for Ethan's kidnap but I wasn't sure Gretchen was the best character for that.
Would I recommend this book? Yes I would. This book is very gripping and I couldn't put it down.
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