You won’t be able to put down this psychological thriller by John Marrs. It is about the “helpers” of Gwen, who lives alone despite having dementia. As I read, I became increasingly outraged by the inappropriate crossing of boundaries. Why doesn’t anyone do more to stop it? Who’s scamming whom?
Themes of caregiving and elder exploitation are relevant to our aging population. Don’t let the quaint English town setting and amusing British phrases let your guard down! The fear and suspense gradually build. The multitude of plot twists will keep you guessing until the very end.
Sharon Noble is a librarian at Maple Grove Library. Read more at hclib.org.
