Why I love it
Tim Ehrenberg
Founder, Tim Talks Books
Beware: December is a busy month with the holidays approaching and you might not get those gifts wrapped or cookies baked if you pick up All the Dangerous Things. One thing is for sure: You will lose just as much sleep as the main character staying up all night to finish it!
Isabelle is living every parent’s worst nightmare. Her son Mason was kidnapped, the case is ice cold, and she spends every waking moment investigating his disappearance, traveling the country talking with true crime enthusiasts. Isabelle’s husband has left her and oh . . . she hasn’t slept in a year. Throw in a dual timeline of her past, the setting of one of my favorite U.S. cities Savannah, an eager true crime podcast host, and themes of early motherhood and mental health, and you have the recipe for a thrilling read this month.
This is the second novel by the author of A Flicker in the Dark, finalist for Book of the Month’s 2022 Book of the Year, and it doesn’t suffer from any sophomore slump. This is suspense at its finest, but it also provides some deeper themes for discussion and reflection. You won’t be able to open that blue Book of the Month box fast enough to start this one. Happy Reading and Happy Holidays!