A psychological thriller about trauma, power, and survival, which follows a young woman who has been captured and confined by a serial killer—who is a father, widower, former Marine, and lineman for the local electric company—as he hides the true nature of his double life from his daughter, neighbors, and the local bartender who could be his next victim, unless his captive manages to stop him.
An expertly paced psychological thriller ... Seeing Aidan through the eyes of people who view him benignly, even lovingly, we feel the danger in each of this monster’s relationships and the ways in which people are blinded to it ... In less capable hands, so many points of view could have felt messy and confusing; but Michallon makes deft use of this structure to build momentum toward a white-knuckle climax.
Disappointingly, insights into Aidan’s character, his motives, or his backstory are never revealed. Despite these small complaints, this debut novel is hard to put down.
Dazzling ... This is a smart, female-focused inversion of the serial killer thriller perfect for readers who otherwise wouldn’t give the genre a second look.
