From the word go this book launches you into a jumble of feelings and information. You feel instantly for Wil and the family loss, and understand Sheriff Vrees struggle. You hook on Wil's words. The descriptive are refreshing and different. Reading is fast paced and easy to get instantly sucked into. The writer really makes you want to know "What happened to Wil's Mom... and did they do it?". And the cover is beautiful!