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How Quickly She Disappears
by Raymond Fleischmann
3.5/5
Elisabeth and her family live in remote Alaska. She is generally alone with her daughter Margret, while her husband is away teaching. Elisabeth goes to get the mail from the pilot who delivers only to find it is not their normal delivery man. A German Pilot Alfred is running the route. It is Elisabeth’s responsibility to offer him housing while he needs to stay in Tanacross. However, when a brutal murder occurs and Alfred is arrested Elisabeth because embroiled in the scandal. Alfred knows something about Elisabeth’s sister, who went missing 20 years ago, and Elisabeth with go to great lengths to find out what he knows.
I love books set and Alaska and this one did not disappoint. It was atmospheric and set the scene. I loved the little bits of Alaskan Native culture that slipped in. I did not love the way the Alaskan Natives were talked about or treated, but in 1941 (probably still today) I’m sure that’s the way it was.
This is a slow burn thriller. You are taken on a ride through Elisabeth’s mind as she breaks down what happened 20 years ago with her sister and what is happening now with Alfred. It help my interest and I was dying to know the ending.
Here are my problems. The ending was not surprising and it was somewhat unbelievable. I found myself asking HOW one thing at the end happened. There are also a couple of scenes that are added in purely for shock value and I just hate that.
This is a solid read. If you like slow burn mysteries with a focus on obsession and family ties, you’ll love this.
Elisabeth and her family live in remote Alaska. She is generally alone with her daughter Margret, while her husband is away teaching. Elisabeth goes to get the mail from the pilot who delivers only to find it is not their normal delivery man. A German Pilot Alfred is running the route. It is Elisabeth’s responsibility to offer him housing while he needs to stay in Tanacross. However, when a brutal murder occurs and Alfred is arrested Elisabeth because embroiled in the scandal. Alfred knows something about Elisabeth’s sister, who went missing 20 years ago, and Elisabeth with go to great lengths to find out what he knows.
I love books set and Alaska and this one did not disappoint. It was atmospheric and set the scene. I loved the little bits of Alaskan Native culture that slipped in. I did not love the way the Alaskan Natives were talked about or treated, but in 1941 (probably still today) I’m sure that’s the way it was.
This is a slow burn thriller. You are taken on a ride through Elisabeth’s mind as she breaks down what happened 20 years ago with her sister and what is happening now with Alfred. It help my interest and I was dying to know the ending.
Here are my problems. The ending was not surprising and it was somewhat unbelievable. I found myself asking HOW one thing at the end happened. There are also a couple of scenes that are added in purely for shock value and I just hate that.
This is a solid read. If you like slow burn mysteries with a focus on obsession and family ties, you’ll love this.