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3.5 stars rounded up

Kim Gillespie vanished over a year ago leaving her baby in her pram. Kim had not been found and there have been no clues or explanation as to why she would leave her baby behind. Everyone who knows her claims this is out of character for her. She was a devoted mother.

Aaron Falk has come to town for the christening of his friend, Greg's son. The missing woman was once married to Greg's brother, and he asks Aaron to investigate her disappearance.

Tasked with trying to determine what would make Kim abandon her son, Aaron is also drawn to another woman. Not having enough on his plate, he finds another mystery to solve as well.

This book was on the slower side, and I struggled with it. I listened to the audiobook and the narrator's voice almost put me to sleep at times. I wanted more inflection and emotion; it made the slower feel of this book almost unbearable. But as I enjoy Jane Harper and the other books in this series, I stuck with it.

I have always enjoyed reading how Aaron solves cases. He is extremely dedicated and has lost many close relationships due to his commitment to his work. In this book, we see Aaron seeking out more personal relationships.

I am glad I stuck with this book as I enjoyed the resolution and how Falk solved the case(s). I enjoyed the characters and the atmospheric feel to the book. Harper excels at setting the stage and provides vivid descriptions to readers.


Thank you to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley who provided me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. All the thoughts and opinions are my own.

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