Sarah's books are filled with humor and mystery. Nothing creepy... but gets you thinking. And of course, the setting of these dilemmas are based in a wonderful bakery in Eastport, Maine.

Venin are among us and take who we least expect. When true love is worth more to you than your own soul you know you are in deep water. Friends die and enemies who you thought were dead are not. War college gets dismantled and the real revelations begin.

Sarah's writing voice comes out in her character's personalities. This was my first book, and based on their actions, I was able to determine a lot about them. So many things going on - main focus being to solve a murder with her best friend EIllie.

I CANNOT WAIT till the next one comes out!

Wonderful complex relationships between friends that builds suspense throughout the book.

If you ever watched the movie, Minority Report, this book has a similar take on the surveillance state. However, Lalami's presentation feels more real and prescient and less futuristic. With the rise of AI intelligence and integrated computer systems, one can easily imagine the fate of our protagonist, as she is swept up and placed in a detention center based on an algorithm's output. The book is gripping and tense at times, but also does a good job of showing us how technology can worm its way into our lives in ways we may not have imagined.

Love the book!!!! And the twists!!!! Definitely a great read!!!

Great book!!!! Love the twists and turns from the author!!!! Definitely reading more from her!!!

It was OK slow start

When you enter this dystopian world you are quick to remember that life may be easier outside of this world. Everything is very regimented within this military world before you know it you are trying to shield your arms thinking you may also have special powers that are illegal.