Overall I enjoyed this book. It's the first that I've seen by this author but it was read by Christopher Eccleston so I couldn't resist. This book touches on a lot of different topics including grief, parenting difficulties, alcoholism, loss, and the things that follow us throughout our lives. It switches between a few different perspectives but mostly centering on a father of a young boy who does not feel that they connect with one another. The basis of the book is a long-standing murder mystery that has reawakened in a (smallish?) town in England. This book was a swift read and kept you engaged by switching between the family difficulties and the crime mystery. The characters are unique but still likable. I would recommend to anyone that likes crime novels.