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dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.25
Against the backdrop of grassy fields, big skies and pumpjacks is the mystery of Pay Dirt Road.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my gifted copy for review!
Annie is a recent college graduate and has returned to her small hometown of Garnett, TX. Unsure of what she wants to do with her life, a waitressing gig is her make-do in the meantime.
When coworker Victoria goes missing after a party, Annie is prompted to pursue her disappearance with grandfather Leroy.
He's the town's former sheriff, and current private investigator.
Author Samantha Jayne Allan lays down the words in a way befitting the rural town she's depicting - this is a slow-burn mystery at heart.
Obvious attention has been paid to establishing the town's characters, and the book seems it could be the start of a series.
The plot kept my attention for the most part, though it did wane at times. Regardless, if there were to be a continuation of the story, I would be quite willing to check it out! Recommended.
For release on April 19.
Thank you to St. Martin's Press and Minotaur Books for my gifted copy for review!
Annie is a recent college graduate and has returned to her small hometown of Garnett, TX. Unsure of what she wants to do with her life, a waitressing gig is her make-do in the meantime.
When coworker Victoria goes missing after a party, Annie is prompted to pursue her disappearance with grandfather Leroy.
He's the town's former sheriff, and current private investigator.
Author Samantha Jayne Allan lays down the words in a way befitting the rural town she's depicting - this is a slow-burn mystery at heart.
Obvious attention has been paid to establishing the town's characters, and the book seems it could be the start of a series.
The plot kept my attention for the most part, though it did wane at times. Regardless, if there were to be a continuation of the story, I would be quite willing to check it out! Recommended.
For release on April 19.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Car accident, Grief, Murder, and Death
Minor: Rape
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