Review: WELL WORTH READING!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 19, 2014
Delighted I gave this book a try! Became so engrossed with the mystery and danger the heroine, Gwynneth (Gwen) finds herself entangled in that once I began reading could not put the book down. This can be read as a standalone novel as there is no cliffhanger at the end.Gwynneth moves to San Francisco after a bad break up.  Her best friend, Seth, encouraged her to make the move and be his roommate.  Seth even has a friend that helps her obtain a job at Homestead, a retirement home. Gwen is well liked by everyone at the retirement home, but becomes especially good friends with Fenten, a fellow employee. One of the residents, Mrs. Hannah Engel, becomes a favorite with Gwen to the point of spending extra time together even if it’s not Gwen’s day to work. Everything seems to be falling into place until the night Hannah dies unexpectedly. Her death sets in motion a chain of events that changes Gwen’s hold on reality as well as endangering anyone that she deeply cares for.I was so mad a Gwen (as if she was my BFF) a number of times for not being open with old and new friends that could have been a huge help in her struggles against the evil that is trying to claim her.  At the same time it’s easy to understand why Gwen is afraid everyone would think she is crazy if she tells them about the stranger, Julian, and the horrible things he shows her. Seth is so concerned and protective how can Gwen resist him. Heck, I couldn’t! Fenten and Poppy, friends of Gwen, are wonderful sub-characters! Would love to see a couple of books with them as the main protagonist, they are that engaging.There is a flow to the story that works. Characters are very authentic making it easy to be pulled into their lives and even believe the craziness. Ms. Johal does a great job with the dialogue. There is a natural rhythm to the interaction between characters. The storyline was a new one for me which made it that much more intriguing. All in all was a very entertaining book.Happily RECOMMEND to anyone 16 and older.