I am not a writer, but an avid reader. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story set in the small town of Mexico, Missouri. The characters, both living and dead, come to life throughout the tale of two murders, years apart. What could the connection be? The story is told in vivid detail of both place and time. I look forward to reading the continuation of this compelling cast of characters. The author kindly provided me an advance copy of this novel and this is my sincere opinion of this work. – Mary K. Allison