This is a compellingly interesting read, with suspense building from the beginning and plenty of unexpected twists. The pastor and his family have changed locations but have left behind the pastor’s resentful and bitter son Tom, a young man disgusted that his dad has left the family home and insists that he move out, too. The problems begin with a mom and her teen daughter move into the main house while Tom is in the guest cottage. Jess, the daughter, is not happy either since her mom has left her dad and their wealthy enclave behind. Jess is a child of privilege and wants to continue to pursue her previous lifestyle. The characters are all a little strange and none of them is what I expected. The mom has had multiple cosmetic surgeries but is still not happy with herself. Her husband is consumed with making money and grabbing more success. Meanwhile, the pastor’s wife misses her old home and returns to visit the former church. The events unroll methodically, with a lot of details given to the atmosphere and the past. When the past conflicts with the present reality, the suspense was non-stop and the book was hard to put down. The beginning was a little slow-paced, but it picked up quickly and then kept up the fast pace after about the first third of the book. The characters were well-developed, with a lot of necessary background information given for each of them. The ending left me gaping because I really didn’t suspect what would happen in spite of all of the clues that were given throughout the book. This is an enjoyable suspense book with shades of the dark and macabre at times. I almost (note that word) felt bad for Tom, but he is not terribly likable, so in the end, I was content with his outcome. Fans of dark suspense will enjoy this book and be amazed by the intricate details of the lives of the characters.DisclaimerDisclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”