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A review by sianny
In Safe Hands by Katie Ruggle
4.0
Satisfying
Daisy is a recluse, an agoraphobe. She hasn’t left the house since she witnessed her mother’s murder at age 16 and she only has two people in her life: her father, and Chris, a deputy that shot the man who murdered her mother. Daisy and Chris developed a strong friendship over the years and he visits her every day. She has fallen for him but he recoils from her every touch recently - ever since she tried to kiss him.
One night Daisy witnesses a man, dressed all in black, dump what looks like a body wrapped in tarp into the boot of a deputy squad car from the vacant house across the street. She videos it and shows Chris the next day who then reports it to the sheriff, Rob.
With all the following events that Daisy witnesses and/or happen to her, Rob seems intent on debunking her as a credible witness. On insinuating that she’s crazy because she has mental health issues about leaving the house. On blowing off investigating anything she reports or “accidentally” ruining evidence.
At this point it’s safe to say that we as the readers heavily suspect Rob and/or his son Tyler as the murderer and arsonist. But are they? Or has the author just worded everything very cleverly so as not to give you the full story but have you chasing a red herring? (Is that even a phrase?)
Side notes:
I love the friendships Daisy forms with the other girls - Lou, Ellie, and Rory. Their murder board meetings and workout nights are funny as they all bring a different dynamic to the table. As do the men in their lives.
And the sexual tension between Daisy and Chris is potent! Phew!
Daisy is a recluse, an agoraphobe. She hasn’t left the house since she witnessed her mother’s murder at age 16 and she only has two people in her life: her father, and Chris, a deputy that shot the man who murdered her mother. Daisy and Chris developed a strong friendship over the years and he visits her every day. She has fallen for him but he recoils from her every touch recently - ever since she tried to kiss him.
One night Daisy witnesses a man, dressed all in black, dump what looks like a body wrapped in tarp into the boot of a deputy squad car from the vacant house across the street. She videos it and shows Chris the next day who then reports it to the sheriff, Rob.
With all the following events that Daisy witnesses and/or happen to her, Rob seems intent on debunking her as a credible witness. On insinuating that she’s crazy because she has mental health issues about leaving the house. On blowing off investigating anything she reports or “accidentally” ruining evidence.
At this point it’s safe to say that we as the readers heavily suspect Rob and/or his son Tyler as the murderer and arsonist. But are they? Or has the author just worded everything very cleverly so as not to give you the full story but have you chasing a red herring? (Is that even a phrase?)
Side notes:
I love the friendships Daisy forms with the other girls - Lou, Ellie, and Rory. Their murder board meetings and workout nights are funny as they all bring a different dynamic to the table. As do the men in their lives.
And the sexual tension between Daisy and Chris is potent! Phew!