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Book Review of The Familiar Dark: A Novel

The Familiar Dark: A Novel
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Eve Taggert grew up knowing how to survive. Her alcoholic mother hit her, didn't feed her and generally made her feel unwanted. When Eve gives birth to her little girl Junie, she wants her to never feel that way.
Eve's brother, Cal, has always made sure that Eve and Junie are cared for, promising to never let their mother get to know Junie.
Junie and her girlfriend Izzy are found murdered on a snowy day at a playground that is not well-used. Their throats are slashed and Eve's world has fallen apart.
She pursues finding out what happened to her Junie and Izzy. She has to embark on talking and dealing with people that she has avoided being near.

This book has some major twists and is not predictable.