In a small wooded community where drug problems and overdoses are a common occurrence, newly elected police chief, Callie Hauser, has her work cut out for her. Callie’s life will irrevocably change when a new lead in decades old cold case brings familial secrets to light.

I went in completely blind into this book and I have to say I really liked it. It’s a slower paced mystery and police procedural, but the story and characters really made an impact. Callie was a great lead, in a small town where her mother’s history taints how people treat her. Especially in a male-centric field. The multiple stories within really balanced each other. The past timeline with twins Annabelle and Sabrina and Callie’s investigation into their disappearance was intriguing and emotional in a sad way.

The book is very true crime themed and I was engaged in the outcome and its female characters. The atmosphere had some grit and a 90s feel, definitely full of family estrangement and unfortunate truths of a harsh world. I think this will be a great book club read!

Audiobook narration fit the story and setting. Performed by Christine Lakin, Bailey Carr and Mia Wurgaft, showing tons of layers and emotion to the characters.

Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the advance audiobook copy.

Title: Heather
Author: Caitlin Mullen
Genre: Mystery Thriller
Rating: 4/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️