Stacking the Shelves #31

It's hard to think about picking up another book when you've just begun a 750 page non-fiction book. But . . . I noticed that J. M. Cannon has come out with a new book titled Girl in the Dark. Cannon wrote Blood Oranges which was one of my favorite books in 2023. Girl in the Dark was published two days ago on February 15, 2024 and I obtained a free copy from Kindle Unlimited.

Here is how the publisher summarized the story:

On a cold evening in November, Zoey Knight gets a frantic call from her sister. Their childhood home in remote Maine has burned to the ground. Two bodies have been discovered in the basement.

When the FBI suddenly takes over the case, it's clear something more sinister than a random double homicide has taken place.

Rumors go back to The Family-cult or commune, the wealthy enclave of Black Castle, Maine has never been sure. Twenty years ago, after the disappearance of a local girl, the group vanished. Now, signs of them are resurfacing.

Zoey finds this is no ordinary conspiracy. It doesn't just involve strangers, but the very people she loves. And if she wants the truth, she'll have to risk everything to find out.

The book has mixed reviews on Goodreads with ratings spanning from 2 stars to 5 stars. I have high hopes for the book based upon Blood Oranges. If I ever finish Jon Meacham's Lincoln biography And There Was Light, I will start reading this novel next.