Synopses & Reviews
Penny Conley is still recovering from the untimely death of her husband. But she and her five-year-old daughter, Willow, seem to be thriving in their West Virginia suburb. Penny works for esteemed archeologist Simon Van Etton, who is like family to her—even Simons great niece, Diana, has become one of Pennys closest friends. So when a distraught Penny calls Diana late one night, Diana is the one who comes running. But just as Diana arrives, the house explodes…leaving Penny in a coma, though sparing Willow any harm.
As Diana and Simon try to figure out what happened—and why—two shocking discoveries are made: First, investigators find a bomb in Pennys basement. Then, new facts about Pennys dark past come to light. Determined to find the truth about her friend and protect Willow, Diana keeps digging for clues. But someone is following her every move—and is willing to kill to make sure that Pennys secrets stay dead and buried…
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“Mary Higgins Clark fans take note.”Kirkus Reviews
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"Thompson is a compelling writer who keeps the pace moving, the clues coming, and the outcome hidden until the unexpected conclusion." --
Night Owl Romance Reviews“Mary Higgins Clark fans take note.”—Kirkus Reviews
Synopsis
Penny Conley is still recovering from the untimely death of her husband. But she and her five-year-old daughter, Willow, seem to be thriving in their West Virginia suburb. Penny works for esteemed archeologist Simon Van Etton, who is like family to her—even Simons great niece, Diana, has become one of Pennys closest friends. So when a distraught Penny calls Diana late one night, Diana is the one who comes running. But just as Diana arrives, the house explodes…leaving Penny in a coma, though sparing Willow any harm.
As Diana and Simon try to figure out what happened—and why—two shocking discoveries are made: First, investigators find a bomb in Pennys basement. Then, new facts about Pennys dark past come to light. Determined to find the truth about her friend and protect Willow, Diana keeps digging for clues. But someone is following her every move—and is willing to kill to make sure that Pennys secrets stay dead and buried…
About the Author
Carlene Thompson has a Ph.D. in English and lives in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, with her husband Keith. She attended Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia, the setting for You Can Run. Carlene spends her time writing and caring for the many cats and dogs she has adopted over the years, including the charming real-life romantic feline couple in this book--Romeo and Christabel. Visit Carlene on the web at www.carlenethompson.us.