Tandem: A Novel
Six months ago, brutal murders shook the small Ozark town—murders that stopped after a house fire reportedly claimed the killer’s life. Lauryn McBride's family auction house has taken responsibility for the estate sale of one of the victims—the enigmatic Markus Chisom. Submerging herself in Chisom’s beautiful but strange world, Lauryn welcomes the reprieve from watching Alzheimer’s steal her father from her, piece by piece. She soon realizes that centuries-old secrets tie Abbey Hills to the Chisom estate and a mysterious evil will do anything to make sure those secrets stay hidden. Even the man who grew up loving her may not be able to protect Lauryn from the danger. When Amede Dastillon receives an unexpected package from Abbey Hills, she hopes it might be the key in tracking down her beloved sister, long estranged from her family. Visiting Abbey Hills seems the logical next step in her search, but Amede is unusually affected by the town, and when mutilated carcasses begin turning up again in the small community, the local law enforcement isn’t sure if they are confronting a familiar evil or a new terror.
Two women brought together by questions that seem to have no answers. Can they overcome the loss and darkness threatening to devour them—or will their own demons condemn them to an emotional wasteland?
My 2 cents:
I received this book for review not knowing it was a sequel to Thirsty that I have not read. I thought the book was interesting it has a lot of christian sayings etc, however, I did not find it preachy or trying to push it on the readers. The book does go back en forth, but it does not take away from the story nor confusing. I thought the characters were well done and portrayed nicely along the story line. I felt for Lauryn struggling with her father's Alzheimer's. It hits close to home for me and brought back some memories. Overall this book is well done. I don't rear much vampire stories, but this is one author I would read from again.
I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group for this review.