Book #126 |
Book: What She Saw | Author: Mary Burton | |
| Source: Free First Reads download Format: Kindle |
Pages: 347 | Duration: 12/15/25 – 12/17/25 (3 days) | |
| Rating: ★★★★★ | Genres: fiction, mystery, thriller, suspense, crime | ||
| 📕10-word summary: Writer, daughter delves into 30-year-old murders to find the bodies. 🖌6-word review: Good murder mystery. Good unraveling pace. |
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| 💭A memorable quote: “Paxton’s gaze was locked on her breasts — or, as he said in court, the long line of her neck.” | |||
| Description:* Cold case reporter Sloane Grayson has come to a small mountain town in Virginia to solve a mystery. 30 years ago, her mother was one of 4 women who vanished during a music festival. The event’s promoter was eventually convicted of their murders, and Sheriff CJ Taggart closed the case. But for Sloane, it’s still open. Because the bodies were never found. With Taggart long dead, Sloane must make do with questioning the victims’ families and the few remaining witnesses once again. If they’re still willing to dredge up memories of a crime that made their town notorious. As for the incarcerated killer, he has always maintained his innocence. Sloane isn’t entirely convinced he’s lying. Somewhere nearby, unmarked graves conceal the bones and secrets of the dead. Sloane will do anything to find them and unearth the truth, even if that means playing a dangerous game of cat and mouse with someone determined to stop her. | |||
| Thoughts: This was a good read. Strong female protagonist, and one significant twist. | |||
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