McCluskey, Mary

Perfect for fans of Paula Hawkins's The Girl on the Train and A.J. Finn's The Woman in the Window. Recommended. ["Lyrical writing, witty dialog, and some characters' dishonesty will intrigue fans of Liane Moriarty": LJ 1/18 review of the Little A: Amazon hc.]

McCluskey may have missed the mark with her domestic suspense debut if the intent was to frighten readers. However, she succeeds in handling the grief of a parent struggling with loss. For readers who want character-driven, heartrending stories that build in intensity.