Review: Good story, but problematic at times
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 10 13, 2013
While overall, I did enjoy this book, there were definite problems with it.  At one point, the wrong name was used for one character.  As a teacher, I read books of all reading levels--the writing here felt like it was intended for 3rd-4th graders (by the simple sentence structure), but the plot was definitely not g-rated.  The constant bouncing back and forth in time destroyed any flow the story might have.I found troubling, too--the fact that the mother of the missing girl was doing nothing but sit home.  Seriously, wouldn't you be out knocking on doors, searching the area, hanging fliers (picture Natalie Holloway's mother) if your child were missing?  NOT sitting home, cutting flowers in your garden and DEFINITELY not starting a romance with the officer in charge of the case.  And what kind of private investigator doesn't carry a gun?Still, in spite of those issues, this was a book that was hard to put down.  And the author did do a pretty good job of tying up the loose ends at the conclusion.It was pretty much worth the price--free.  Would only read more from this author if they were free, also.