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Parting Shot by Linwood Barclay
4.5★
If you made a mistake that took someone's life, you'd remember it . . . wouldn't you? After a tragedy rocks the community of Promise Falls, Cal Weaver is asked to investigate the threats being made to the accused's family. He's heard all about it on the news: the young man who drank too much, stole a Porsche and killed a girl, and who claimed afterwards not to remember a single thing. The whole town is outraged that he got off lightly, but for reasons Cal can't explain, he accepts the job. Then Cal finds himself caught up in a vicious revenge plot, chasing someone set on delivering retribution. In Cal's experience, it's only ever a matter of time before threats turn into action. This is a standalone although readers of Barclay's "Promise Falls" trilogy will recognize the characters and the small community. As always...in addition to the main storyline there are also some very entertaining secondary characters...some you sympathize with and some you never ever want to meet anyone like them. Things move along nicely and you think you have it all figured out and then about 98% into the book Barclay brings on a surprising twist that you never suspected. Those that love a well done mystery will be certain to like this one.
