Intense, twisty, and OH so addictive.  If you like a dark and disturbing read that balances right on the line between psychological thriller and horror, this book is an absolute *must.*  

 

Right from the beginning, this ominous and unsettling story grabbed ahold of me.  Many books are entertaining.  This book is spellbinding.  @catward66 found a way to unnerve me and keep me invested!  From the unique plot to the adept characterization to the cinematic atmosphere, this is Ward at her very best.  (And yes, I did love this one more than The Last House on Needless Street!)

 

You can’t escape what’s in your blood…

 

Rob knows that her daughter, Callie, has always been a difficult child.  But the collection of dead animal bones she just found indicates a much more troubling picture.  And Rob knows it’s time to intervene.  This is very reminiscent of the past, and Rob has to do something.  

 

Callie is watching her mom closely these days.  Something’s off.  Her mom is giving her weird looks.  She’s acting impulsively and oddly.  She’s never been her mom’s favorite.  But would her mom actually hurt her?  

 

Both Rob and Callie are on high alert as they embark on a dark, desert journey to the past in hopes of redeeming their future.  

 

I could NOT put this book down.  It pulled me in and took hold of me.  And even when I everything in me told me to look away, I just plugged along with all the more zeal.  

 

And the heart pounding conclusion did not disappoint.  

 

*While phenomenally executed, this book is quite graphic.  Head trigger warnings if this bothers you. 

 

Thank you to Catriona Ward,  Tor Nightfire, and Storygram Tours for the #gifted copy of this book to read and review.