Itâ??s been a while since Iâ??ve read a five-star book. THE CURRENT by Tim Johnston definitely is one, though.



This book is outstanding. When itâ??s sad, itâ??s not just sad; it makes you want to cry. And so much is sad. But the story will still grab you and wonâ??t let go, even an incident between Audrey and the bad guy (no spoilers here) that stretches the possible and the probable.



There are two mysteries going on here, each 10 years apart. In both cases, girls drown in a river, probable murder or attempted murder. One girl, though, lives to investigate.



But there are other stories as well, the stories of the girlsâ?? families and of other families also affected, how they live with what happened. And thereâ??s a heartwrenching story of a sad old dog.



Johnston doesnâ??t waste words. His style is to not tell the reader everything directly. Maybe you will have to reread some paragraphs, but youâ??ll get used to it.

This book was really, really good. Keeps you questioning even till the end.