Many thanks to my friends at @prhaudio for the free #gifted copy of this audiobook.  

 

“Her voice, it seemed, had been continuously decrescendoing since birth, so that by age twelve, she could scarcely be heard.” 

 

A riveting mystery and epic family saga.  An easy 5⭐️ read.  

 

When a teenage girl vanishes from summer camp in the Adirondacks—one her family owns—the family and community are rocked to their core. You see...years before, the missing girl’s brother also disappeared on that very same stretch of land.   

 

This is my favorite kind of book.  It’s intricately plotted and chockfull of substance.  Moore takes her time with the narrative allowing it to unfold with precision as characters and plot points intersect.  With nonlinear, complex timelines and a large cast of characters, this tale is ambition in scope.  Yet, every character leaves an imprint, and the density of details evolves to a satisfying fullness with nothing going to waste.   

 

With melancholic undertones, the lush atmosphere amplifies the emotionally charged narrative.  The scenes are crafted with chilling nuance. It’s a stunning juxtaposition to the beauty of the Adirondack Mountains. This dynamic elicites cinematic detail to the time and place.  

 

This was an expertly crafted, mesmerizing read, and I savored the entire journey.  Easily one of my favorite reads of the year!

 

🎧 The narration by Saskia Maarleveld immediately drew me in and breathed life into the storytelling.  But with a wide cast of characters and nonlinear timelines, I found that I needed my print copy to keep details straight.  Truly, this novel works best as a tandem read where every aspect is enhanced.