A review by cj_mo_2222
One Night Gone by Tara Laskowski
4.0
I really enjoyed this book which tells the story of two women trying to make a new start in the oceanside town of Opal Beach. Maureen is a young carnival worker hoping to better her life, but suddenly disappears from the town. Thirty years later, Allison, a meteorologist trying to move forward after being fired for an on-the-job meltdown, has the chance to spend a summer in Opal Beach. The story is told through alternating timelines and from the points-of-view of both Maureen and Allison.
Allison is drawn into the mystery of what happened to Maureen by someone who was a friend of Maureen's when they were both teenagers. Allison relates to Maureen more than she will admit and persists in asking questions around town, even when the investigation puts her at risk. I didn't like all of the directions the story takes before everything wraps up, but I was surprised by the ending. Some clues are there, but but some of the events still seem unlikely. However, I appreciate that the actions of many of the characters support the theme that vulnerable, desperate women can feel forced into making unwise and dangerous decisions. Overall, this is an entertaining and suspenseful read.
Allison is drawn into the mystery of what happened to Maureen by someone who was a friend of Maureen's when they were both teenagers. Allison relates to Maureen more than she will admit and persists in asking questions around town, even when the investigation puts her at risk. I didn't like all of the directions the story takes before everything wraps up, but I was surprised by the ending. Some clues are there, but but some of the events still seem unlikely. However, I appreciate that the actions of many of the characters support the theme that vulnerable, desperate women can feel forced into making unwise and dangerous decisions. Overall, this is an entertaining and suspenseful read.