To find two missing women, a detective must dive into the secrets of her past in a blood-freezing novel of suspense by USA Today bestselling author Debra Webb.
Detective
Adeline Cooper swore she’d never return to Mississippi, where her
corrupt family rules through fear and her career was upended by
betrayal. But then she receives a photograph of a local woman who has
gone missing, along with a cryptic, chilling Pretty, pretty princess. See her smile…see her die.
Soon
after Adeline arrives in her hometown, a second woman is kidnapped, and
there are disturbing connections between the two victims and the
detective. Both women bear an eerie resemblance to Adeline and share her
fear of water. A new message makes the kidnapper’s game terrifyingly You’re next.
When
past and present collide at the river’s edge, Adeline will finally
understand why she’s been dreaming of drowning her whole life.
Revised Previously published as Anywhere She Runs, this edition of The Drowning Season includes editorial revisions.
What I thought about The Drowning Season
Two women are missing and a third receives a threat, forcing Adeline to return home to Mississippi after being run out of town in disgrace. When she receives evidence in the crime and becomes part of the current investigation, she faces old enemies and secrets that are deeply hidden.
I liked this mystery. Adeline is one tough cop and she doesn't put up with much from the people who ran her out of town, including an old boyfriend that betrayed her. She's at risk from the kidnapper too.
Things move along quickly and the book is easy to read. There are some romantic elements which helped to put a focus on something other than the case. Adeline is a strong woman and is interesting to see what she gets into and how she gets out of it, too. I did not find the story predictable and didn't anticipate the resolution at all, which made for an exciting reading experience.
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