Gone to Ground

Amaryllis, Mississippi is a scrappy little town of strong backbone and southern hospitality. A brick-paved Main Street, a park, and a legendary ghost in the local cemetery are all part of its heritage. Everybody knows everybody in Amaryllis, and gossip wafts on the breeze. Its people are friendly, its families tight. On the surface Amaryllis seems much like the flower for which it’s named—bright and fragrant. But the Amaryllis flower is poison.

In the past three years five unsolved murders have occurred within the town. All the victims were women, and all were killed in similar fashion in their own homes. And just two nights ago—a sixth murder.

Clearly a killer lives among the good citizens of Amaryllis. And now three terrified women are sure they know who he is—someone they love. None is aware of the others’ suspicions. And each must make the heartrending choice to bring the killer down. But each woman suspects a different man.

 This was a serious page turner. Told in the POVs of three characters, Cherrie Mae, Tully and Deena. Each with a different voice and a certainty that they know the identity of the killer. Once they become aware of each other and unite to help the police, I was on the edge of my seat going back and forth between being sure of the true killer.   This one was not only entertaining, it was thought provoking.  What would you ultimately do with the same information? 

Author: Brandilyn Collins
Published: March 2011
Pages: 352
Genre: Suspense/Mystery
Source: NetGalley




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This complimentary review copy was received thankfully from NetGalley and B & H Publishers and in no way influenced my review of this book. These are my personal thoughts and reactions to the reading of the book.