Isabelle’s entire existence now revolves around finding him, but she knows she can’t go on this way forever. However, Isabelle cannot rest until Mason is returned to her-literally.Įxcept for the occasional catnap or small blackout where she loses track of time, she hasn’t slept in a year. With little evidence and few leads for the police to chase, the case quickly went cold. One year ago, Isabelle Drake’s life changed forever: her toddler son, Mason, was taken out of his crib in the middle of the night while she and her husband were asleep in the next room. You won’t be able to open that blue Book of the Month box fast enough to start this one. This is suspense at its finest, but it also provides some deeper themes for discussion and reflection. This is the second novel by the author of A Flicker in the Dark, finalist for Book of the Month’s 2022 Book of the Year, and it doesn’t suffer from any sophomore slump.

cities Savannah, an eager true crime podcast host, and themes of early motherhood and mental health, and you have the recipe for a thrilling read this month. Throw in a dual timeline of her past, the setting of one of my favorite U.S. Her son Mason was kidnapped, the case is ice cold, and she spends every waking moment investigating his disappearance, traveling the country talking with true crime enthusiasts. Isabelle is living every parent’s worst nightmare. One thing is for sure: You will lose just as much sleep as the main character staying up all night to finish it! Beware: December is a busy month with the holidays approaching and you might not get those gifts wrapped or cookies baked if you pick up All the Dangerous Things.

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