Sunday, June 4, 2017

Into the Water


The dark, murky pools at the bottom of the small village called Beckford is perfect to set the scene for this suspenseful twist of a family’s colliding past and present. Women have been drowning in these pools for hundreds of years. A history of witch hunts and misguided beliefs ended the lives of many innocents. It is said their spirits remain and one woman in town even speaks to them. Flash forward, Katie, a beautiful high school student mysteriously drowns. Suicide is a possibility. Soon after, Nel Abbott meets her death. Suicide is highly unlikely as chronicling these waters and deaths have been her life’s work as a photographer and artist. Jules, Nels estranged sister comes to deal with the aftermath and take care of her niece, 15 year old Lena, who is now an orphan. There is the town policeman, who seems like a good fellow and his father who does not. There is a teacher who seems like he is saddened by these recent deaths and a school head (wife of the policeman) who does not. This new thriller by incredible author Paula Hawkins will no doubt have you guessing until the very end. There are A LOT of characters. Sometimes that is hard to follow. These are short, concise chapters that make it easy to keep up. I loved the reference to witch history and family saga in this small town that has dragged on for years. No, this is not Girl on the Train - just like you will not soon read again Gone Girl - so stop comparing them right now and enjoy Into the Water.  It is good. It is juicy. Its a little confusing so pay attention! BUT if you are looking for a twisty summer creepy read you will love it. I did! Highly recommend this #stockupforsummer #beachread #suspense

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