Scenes of the Crime drew me in with the dark premise of a girl gone missing without a trace. What happened to Vanessa? After disappearing one night and an extensive search, Vanessa is presumed dead. Years later, writer Emily and her crew of friends from college reunite at the winery where Vanessa was last seen alive. But all of the women hold secrets about Vanessa and their last moments with her. When ominous things start happening, will Emily be able to discover what truly happened to Vanessa? 

Scenes of the Crime was an interesting thriller that had a kaleidoscope of a mystery at its heart. The format of using a script felt like a good choice, though at times it was hard to tell what was fact and what was the script angle (as intended, I’m sure!). My favorite character was Emily; I liked learning about her job and what she remembers about her time with Vanessa. All of the women are morally gray and contain layers of secrets. Brittany was villainous in a fun way, while Paige and Lydia revealed their true natures over time. None of them felt particularly likable to me, but this worked in creating an atmosphere where no character is fully trustworthy (not even Emily). The setting was creepy and isolating, adding to a sense of urgency when clues about Vanessa start showing up. Overall I liked the resolution, though at first it took some time to process. Scenes of the Crime is a bingeable and enjoyable mystery featuring a missing girl, an isolated location, and morally gray characters.     

Thank you to Jilly Gagnon, Bantam, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.