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n a small town in Vermont, a husband and wife die in their home. It appears that the husband, who was abusive, throttled his wife and killed himself. However, when police begin to investigate the evidence doesn't support that conclusion. The bullet that claimed his life was shot from too far away for him to have killed himself.
Stephen Drew, the local pastor, becomes the prime suspect. Drew had an affair with the dead woman so presumably had a motive. The police are convinced that Drew killed the husband and most of the community supports that view. His evasive actions support the conclusion but no evidence appears to link him to the crime. Did he or didn't he kill the husband?
As the story unfolds we hear first from Stephen Drew who has abandoned his pulpit due to a crisis in his faith. Catherine Benincasa narrates the second section. In charge of investigating the deaths, she is convinced that Drew is guilty. Heather Laurent, a notable author, befriends Stephen and tells her side of the story. She, too, becomes certain that he is a murderer. The final section is written by the orphaned daughter, Katie. Katie expands on the brutality of her father's abuse. She was a victim of his abusive anger twice.
As I read, I found myself disliking Stephen Drew and Heather Laurent. Stephen's story seems incomplete. And, I did not like the commercialization of Heather's belief in angels but I know there are people like her in the world. In short, this story is well done and I enjoyed the read.
Stephen Drew, the local pastor, becomes the prime suspect. Drew had an affair with the dead woman so presumably had a motive. The police are convinced that Drew killed the husband and most of the community supports that view. His evasive actions support the conclusion but no evidence appears to link him to the crime. Did he or didn't he kill the husband?
As the story unfolds we hear first from Stephen Drew who has abandoned his pulpit due to a crisis in his faith. Catherine Benincasa narrates the second section. In charge of investigating the deaths, she is convinced that Drew is guilty. Heather Laurent, a notable author, befriends Stephen and tells her side of the story. She, too, becomes certain that he is a murderer. The final section is written by the orphaned daughter, Katie. Katie expands on the brutality of her father's abuse. She was a victim of his abusive anger twice.
As I read, I found myself disliking Stephen Drew and Heather Laurent. Stephen's story seems incomplete. And, I did not like the commercialization of Heather's belief in angels but I know there are people like her in the world. In short, this story is well done and I enjoyed the read.
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