***Possible spoilers***
Mixed feelings about this book. I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline; however, everything seemed to build up and then end abruptly. I was expecting a big interrogation, etc. The constant dive into Billy Ray's thoughts was so annoying, dragged on, and I feel it ruined any flow of the book. It was clear he was unhinged, so it wasn't necessary. I just ended up skipping through his parts.
I didn't think it was realistic that the brother ( or the police, for that matter)wouldn't have thought to check the attic when they did an extensive search of the rest of the house and surroundings. Furthermore, for those of us who live for the crime genre, explanations of police procedures and similar are not necessary and again take away from the story.
I am being picky; however, I get turned off when the name of a suspect is not something easy to pronounce, as in Billy Ray's last name. I know that the 'Smith' and 'Jones' get overworked, but something that is more generic, even when foreign, is easier for me to read and not get stuck on.
Overall, for the fact that the storyline itself is intriguing, I would recommend this book; however, I feel that with some changes, it would have been so much easier and enjoyable to read.