Synopsis: Morgan shudders as she leans out of the window and takes in the familiar blonde curls and clear blue eyes of the fallen girl below. She knows this woman, and she realises with sickening certainty that her friend is now gone forever…
When Detective Morgan Brookes is called to the scene of a suicide, she’s devastated to recognise the young teacher sprawled out on the grass like a broken doll. She hasn’t seen Brittany for years. Not since the tragic death of Morgan’s high-school boyfriend ripped their friendship group apart. But when witnesses describe Brittany’s erratic behaviour and jumbled speech that morning, Morgan is convinced the fearless, life-loving girl she once knew didn’t jump of her own accord.
Traces of poison found in Brittany’s blood prove Morgan’s theory right, but no one can find the source. Then Morgan uncovers a distinctive jar in Brittany’s home filled with toxic herbs, and the sight of it turns her blood to ice. She has a jar just like it, a handmade gift from her aunt. Is this a coincidence, a set-up, or could the only person she’s ever trusted with her damaged past be capable of murder?
Then another woman from Morgan’s past is found, close to the scene of that fatal teenage party. Has Morgan been looking at this all wrong? Are these deaths connected to that deadly night? And how could someone from her own family possibly be involved?
With her aunt’s freedom and more innocent lives at stake, Morgan must dig deep into her painful memories for answers. Who else was there that night, and what exactly did they see? She must stop this twisted killer before any more of her old friends become new victims – but at what cost?
My Rating: 4/5
My Review: Having read all three of the series back to back I was ready for book 4 and was pleased to say this one started off very well with a strange and gruesome scene. Detective Morgan Brookes is called to the scene of a suicide and is devastated to realise that she knows the victim. Morgan’s school friend Brittney it seems had taken her own life but listening to how this happened Morgan along with the team agree things aren’t as they appear at first glance. Before long the team discovers traces of poison in Brittney’s system and the case changes direction.
Once again Morgan’s personal life is never far from this series especially when they find that Morgan’s aunt may well be involved in selling the herbs that may well contain the poison. There is a part of me that absolutely loves the fact that Morgan is consistently pulled into cases, however I am wondering for how many more books we can see Morgan be the focus of it all. I love the other characters and think there could be some more storylines which don’t involve Morgan directly whether that be a family member, or a friend…
Again this book was well paced and I certainly still enjoyed it so I will definitely move straight onto book 5. I would also like to see more development with Ben and maybe Amy…
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