This is a tough one to review. It was an interesting novel that didn't fall back on the usual tropes but came up with something original, and the setup was intriguing: a woman, estranged from her sister, goes on a wild hunt to track down their missing mother (missing in more ways than one - she was absent in many ways before she actually left them.) The contrast between the sisters and how they approach the world was well developed. The winding path toward understanding the family and revealing their secrets was fairly compelling. Ultimately, though, I was disappointed by the direction it took because it seemed so implausible. I'm sure others with a more adventurous taste and tolerance for crossing belief suspension bridges will feel differently.

Jane Pool seems like a normal fun loving mother where she is an admin at her local college. She has to deal with a horrible mother-in-law and her slowly aging professor father but life is good and uneventful when she hears from her twin. Her twin has been estranged for many years and will not reveal her location but promises to share secrets regarding their mother.

Jane take a leap of fate and dials a secret number which leads to a whirlwind tour. She learns that her mother had some deep deep secrets that she is still keeping that have caused the majority of the heartache is her life to date. Unfortunately for Jane, more than one person wants to keep these secrets buried and she finds herself working with her twin sister against the clock.
Bold and boisterous! This is a great thriller blending governmental intrigue, family matters and all out adventure!
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For me this was a great first book of the summer. I enjoyed it for the adventure and mystery. Maybe not the most plausible concept but definitely a good read. Would recommend for anyone looking for a fast fun read.