Paperback, 272 pages
Publication:
November 1st 2019
by Covenant Communications
Source: I received a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are my own and were voluntarily given.
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After surviving a difficult
year, Natalie Marsh is heading for Ellsberg Keep, an exclusive mountain
resort that promises to provide the tranquility she desperately needs.
She’s eager to relax and to reconnect with her estranged cousin Lily,
who works as the Keep’s nurse—a reunion that begins abruptly when an
accident on the winding mountain roads lands Natalie in the infirmary in
the care of her cousin. They have little time to bond over childhood
memories, however. Everything is thrown into chaos when the owner of the
Keep is rushed to the medical wing, wildly delusional and raving about a
murder plot.
Despite Lily’s care, the owner dies. Is his death simply an accident, or are his frenzied suspicions true? Determined to help Lily cope with the loss of her patient—and the accusations that she’s to blame for his death—Natalie searches for answers and is swept into a mystery that grows more puzzling as frightening hallucinations torment the dead man’s son. When a staff member who asks too many questions disappears, it is clear that this idyllic resort harbors someone with deadly intent—and Natalie may not survive to uncover the truth.
Despite Lily’s care, the owner dies. Is his death simply an accident, or are his frenzied suspicions true? Determined to help Lily cope with the loss of her patient—and the accusations that she’s to blame for his death—Natalie searches for answers and is swept into a mystery that grows more puzzling as frightening hallucinations torment the dead man’s son. When a staff member who asks too many questions disappears, it is clear that this idyllic resort harbors someone with deadly intent—and Natalie may not survive to uncover the truth.
My Review: 5 Stars
Ellsberg Keep is a mysterious place shrouded in death and danger, and when Natalie finds herself right in the middle of the peril, she can't seem to tear herself away, even though she's had a rough year.
Natalie is a solid character. As a psychologist, she has experience dealing with the crazy, yet nothing could have prepared her for what she finds at Ellsberg Keep. I loved the anticipation of wondering what would happen next and thrilling whodunit element that kept me guessing.
Stephanie Black has created a subtly suspenseful story with characters who are alarmingly deceitful. I had no idea who to trust and who was going to die next. Some characters are completely creepy, with their psychotic behaviors, and others seem normal, but aren't. Relationships aren't always as they seem. I completely enjoyed this story and always look forward to more of these puzzling novels.
Content: mild+ violence (death--not graphic)
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