This is a brilliant book. While a departure from the Dan Sharp series, this novel illustrates the versatility and extent of Jeffrey Round’s writing prowess. Violet, a fourteen year old girl in 1939, discovers the body of a young man. Troubled his murder was never solved, seventy years later, Violet’s inquisitive nature compels her to make a trip back to Sulphur Springs, the scene of the crime.
The transitions between Violet as a youngster and as an eighty-four year old were seamless. Violet’s character illustrates that the core of us remains essentially the same and provides hope that we will embrace the teenager within us as we grow older – wiser or not. The mystery was intriguing, and the plot twist at the end very satisfactory. Enough subtle clues were laid out for the reader to have that aha moment.
I highly recommend this book.