"Sarah Anderson has a career in the world of theatre, a nice home in Ottawa, Canada and two young children, but then her husband Matthew vanishes without a trace during a family camping trip up north. Eventually the trail goes cold, launching Sarah into a quest to find her husband.

This book is very impressive for a debut novel and I was quite captivated wondering what could possibly be coming especially after the revelations at about 50%. Not only is there the mystery surrounding Matthew's disappearance but also some family drama as Sarah reunites with her sister and also uncovers some startling information about her husband's past. Personally I wouldn't class this as a thriller but it kept me involved right to the end. There are a few extremely negative reviews of the book but I think they're unnecessarily harsh.

Tamara Miller, the author, is a Canadian and the story takes place in the Ottawa area and points north. I'm glad to add her to my list of favourite Canadian authors. Also, take a moment to admire this cover!

My thanks to Thomas & Mercer via Netgalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this debut. All opinions expressed are my own.
Publication Date: February 1, 2025"