Publisher’s Summary:
Former homicide detective Nicole Foster has hit rock bottom. Driven off the force by her treacherous partner and lover, she’s flat broke and struggling with a gambling addiction. All Nicole has left is the dream of a warm bed at a homeless shelter and the haunting memories of three-year-old Kelsey Chase―whose murder case ended her career.
As Nicole obsesses over the old facts, she realizes everything about that case felt off: a disinterested mom, a suicidal pedophile, and too many questions left unanswered. When the little girl’s grieving father begs Nicole for help, she’s drawn back into the investigation…and given one shot at redemption.
But the deeper Nicole digs, the more evil she uncovers, including betrayals that hit painfully close to home. Will a shocking discovery be the key to finally getting justice for Kelsey and resurrecting her own life?
Characters:
- Nicole Foster: The main character in the book who becomes homeless after losing her job. She accepts a place to stay from Julian Chase. In return, she helps him learn the truth about his murdered child.
- Julian Chase: The father of the murdered child, Kelsey Chase. He offers Nicole a place to stay in exchange for her help in learning the truth about the crime.
- Sister Stacy: Married to Cy, who works for Microsoft. She enjoys Nicole’s shortcomings.
- Emma: Stacy and Cy’s only child
- Cy: Stacy’s husband, who works for Microsoft.
My take:
I was introduced to Gregg Olsen about a year ago when I read If You Tell. I will read everything he writes. I liked this story enough to read the next in the series. The ending just fell a little flat for me. I am hoping more will be explained in the next book in the series, The Weight of Silence. I rated it 3.5 stars. It may be my mood. The other Olsen books I’ve read were better, in my opinion. Alas, I will journey on through the rest of them…
Pretty Colors Unabridged 