Review: A small town with secrets
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 10, 2014
The peaceful town of Sudbury Falls seems idyllic to retired nurse Kay Driscoll. At least, until she witnesses something sinister on her way to the annual Halloween Ball. Kay would normally report what she saw to the authorities, but (for spoiler-related reasons I won’t go into) knows that this would be a very bad idea. She can’t just let it go; that could lead to even worse things happening. So, with the help of her close friends, she starts her own investigation.Kay is a great character, brave and empathetic. Sometimes her courage borders a bit on recklessness, but this made her even more real to me. We all have our flaws, after all. I like that the author gave us glimpses into Kay’s personal life, rather than focusing solely on the investigation. The supporting characters were entertaining and well rounded, too. I particularly liked Deirdre and Elizabeth, Kay’s friends.I come from a small town, where people help each other out and small businesses still thrive. The town of Sudbury Falls felt very authentic to me. However, if our local farmers ever start growing ginseng, I might get a little concerned. ☺