If books let us live out various vicarious lives, this one guided me through one of my deepest fears—the disappearance of my child.  The writing was a bit stilted at times, but the story was brutal and kept me going, even when I wanted to put it down.  Setting it in San Francisco was a plus, as I’m partial to stories that take place where I’ve always wanted to visit.  Don’t read this one unless you’re in a really good emotional place.

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