Quick read about a small, poor town in Kansas and a few of the families that live there. Sadie, a social worker, is concerned about the death of her brother, Shane. Additionally, she is concerned about her friend, Hannah, who has a daughter and husband that are missing and presumed dead. The town has been devastated by the opioid crisis and many of the residents have drug issues.
Sadie isn't convinced that Shane's death was a heart attack, and she is trying to get answers from Shane's wife, Crystal, as well as the local detective. She doesn't seem to be getting anywhere. Crystal's family is not the most trustworthy group. They deal drugs while running an auto shop. Henley, a member of the family, is struggling to get by when her mother goes off the wagon and gets back into drugs. She is torn between her feelings for her best friend, Charlie, and Jason - the son of the wealthy grain elevator operator. Henley desperately wants to leave the town and make a better life for herself.
Sadie discovers a connection between Charlie and Shane, and as she digs deeper, uncovers the truth.
This was a quick read, and I wanted to like the book more than I did. It was well written, but I found parts of it confusing and difficult to follow. I think some of it could have been crisper, but I appreciated that the author kept the book well under 300 pages.
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