I originally picked this up because of the cover and a coworker recommended the author to me. BOY DID IT PAY OFF! This slow burn mystery is set at a summer camp in the 1970s where a teenage camper disappears in the middle of the night. The counselors don’t know what to do (some of them having been surprisingly unaware when she disappeared) and the entire camp is in a state of panic. The missing girl? Barbara Van Laar: daughter of the Van Laars who own the campground and the estate to the north of the camp. While this panic is certainly understandable, especially considering the wealth and reputation of the Van Laar family, it’s made even worse due to their family history of disappearing children. The Van Laars first child, lovingly called Bear, disappeared at the estate over a decade ago.

History seems to repeat itself as readers are jolted back and forth between the present investigation and the past investigation concerning Bear’s disappearance. We’re introduced to a huge cast of characters - the parents, some counselors, campground employees, lovers - all of whom have important insight to share concerning their experiences in the past and/or present. Some people suspect foul play of the Van Laars, but what really happened to Bear? And what’s happened to Barbara, now? Moore weaves an intricate web with her plot that ultimately leads to a satisfying ending. Readers won’t want to put the book down once they’re invested and familiar with the characters and settings (about 30% through the book, for me)! And after that roller coaster ride, I’m hoping to dig into Moore’s older work and I look forward to what she puts out in the future!