LibraryNinja Book Reviews

published 7/14/26

This novel saw Ms. Scottoline venture into new territory, yet the mystery still prevailed. Two steadfast friends, Julia and Courtney, live on opposite sides of the Atlantic: Julia has relocated to Tuscany with her new family, while Courtney has stayed in the States. Julia is facing challenges in her life, such as her partner wanting his parents to move onto the property. While on the phone to Courtney, Julia has a strange premonition, and before she can stop her friend from entering her grandmother’s home, Courtney discovers that someone has murdered her beloved grandmother. Julia rushes home to help Courtney, but her husband cautions her, as she had a problem with her “intuition/mediumship/gift” the last time she became involved in a mystery case. Ignoring her husband’s advice, Julia heads home to help Courtney pick up the pieces. In this small town, many secrets remain unanswered, and the police aren’t exactly helpful, but Courtney’s visions begin to unfold and prompting questions. Is this a cover-up or a frame-up? And is it connected to the missing persons’ case from decades earlier? This is a thrill ride as only Lisa Scottoline can write, with a ‘psychic twist’ and an ending you’ll never see coming.

Thank you so much Lisa Scottoline and Grand Central publishing for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC for free through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

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