In the Woods
By French, Tana

I don’t usually read police procedurals, but the author’s beautiful writing style made this book a real pleasure for me. The story is suspenseful, the characters feel real and complex, and the dialogue is snappy and current. In addition, the landscape, the Irish countryside, is as beautifully drawn as the human characters, and also plays an important role. A sequel to this book, The Likeness, was recently released, and a third book is in the works.

- Liz