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Month of Sundays, Book One: Time of Tragedy
During the construction of the Lost Bridge Bike Trail in Rochester, Illinois, Chief of Police, Vaughn Dexter, is confronted with the death of a ten-year-old boy. Now the town’s citizens, including an eccentric psychic, a disturbed librarian, the self-absorbed mayor, a lonely single mother, the town alcoholic, a troubled teenager, the terminally ill former Chief of Police and Katrina Lawrence, a woman that has left only to return for the sake of her family, will be sent into a downward spiral when the investigation’s focus takes an unsettling twist, slamming Vaughn headlong into the guilt he has carried for twenty years. Vowing not to fail another victim, he will fight for the answers alongside some preferring to keep their secrets buried. Not knowing truth from fiction, Vaughn must follow the evidence. But just when he thinks he has it figured out, an abomination of the worst kind is revealed.
283 pages, Paperback
First published January 2, 2007
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November 22, 2020
My reading challenge list suggested "A book set in your hometown/region" and this was a perfect fit for that category. I don't typically read books centered around crime-solving, but the dialogue is fast-paced and it was a pretty quick read.
One thing to note while reading: This book is part of a series. The story reads more like episodes in a TV show rather than a stand-alone book. For example (spoiler!), it never really becomes clear how the librarian fits into this story and the crime in question. I imagine his involvement becomes more apparent in sequential additions.
Because the story revolves around Rochester, IL (a town in the county I grew up in), it was pretty easy to follow along with all of the towns and places mentioned in the book. However, I think if I weren't local to the area, I might want to look up a map or Google a few things. (Example: The average reader isn't likely to know where PORTA High School is or why the school's name is in all caps.)
Even though this story isn't a genre I typically seek out, I enjoyed the fast pace and the sense of a local connection. The story was interesting and the ending left me very curious about the future involvement of the side characters. I have a few other items to tick off on my current reading list, but I look forward to coming back to this series later on.
One thing to note while reading: This book is part of a series. The story reads more like episodes in a TV show rather than a stand-alone book. For example (spoiler!), it never really becomes clear how the librarian fits into this story and the crime in question. I imagine his involvement becomes more apparent in sequential additions.
Because the story revolves around Rochester, IL (a town in the county I grew up in), it was pretty easy to follow along with all of the towns and places mentioned in the book. However, I think if I weren't local to the area, I might want to look up a map or Google a few things. (Example: The average reader isn't likely to know where PORTA High School is or why the school's name is in all caps.)
Even though this story isn't a genre I typically seek out, I enjoyed the fast pace and the sense of a local connection. The story was interesting and the ending left me very curious about the future involvement of the side characters. I have a few other items to tick off on my current reading list, but I look forward to coming back to this series later on.
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