The Survivors

Very similar to other of Harper's novels, which means well-written, fully-formed characters, a past tragedy informing the present-day mystery and setting that's a character itself-this time, one set not in the dry desert interior but a coastal town, with the water forming a sinister backdrop for a young woman's murder. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy their crimes less bloody and more thought-provoking. Plenty of suspects to choose from and a poignant family story woven in as well.