Lisa Gardner has been a favourite writer of mine for many years. I’ve read so, so many of her books but then took a break. When I saw this one listed on NetGalley, I knew I had to read this stand alone book. Now I need to go back and get to know D.D. again. Thanks to PENGUIN GROUP for helping me see that!

This story was great right from the start! As soon as I started reading I felt I was in the story and could see what was being described as if with my own eyes. The plot continued with many twists and turns and I found myself turning the page to see what happens next! Gardner’s ability to write with this much accuracy and imagination just amazes me. How does she think of all this and make it so realistic. Sometimes I find myself guessing the ending and being right. Not this time. I never figured this is!

I only gave four stars though because in some parts of the story felt like they dragged on too long. There was just too much “thinking out loud” or hashing over the same details, just with a different character. I found myself skipping a few paragraphs here and there. To me a five star read is when I read every paragraph, every word.

I grew to love Frankie and hope that things worked out for her and that her life would take a turn toward happy. The ending left me feeling bittersweet. I was on the sidewalk watching Frankie walking off into the day, on to her next search. I miss her already.

Thanks to Netgalley and Penguin Group - Dutton for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

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