You need to read this book! I could NOT stop and stayed up until 1:30 because I HAD to finish it! Great plot with interesting characters.

Thanks to NetGalley, Sterling & Stone and Lauren Street for the ARC! I cannot wait for the next book in this series!

Still Here by Lauren Street is the first book in The Still County Thrillers, and I cannot wait for more. The first few chapters set the stage for the story, and Rita Jonas returns to her hometown of Still County, Wyoming.

Rita, a former NYPD officer, steps into her father's shoes as the town's sheriff, but she quickly realizes that Still County is no longer the quaint town she remembers. The presence of Apex Global, a powerful corporation, looms large, controlling every aspect of the community and establishing its own intimidating police force. This setting creates a tense backdrop that serves as a perfect stage for Rita's fight for justice.

The mystery behind the death of Lisa, a seemingly straightforward case, unfolds with unexpected twists and turns. Rita's character shows true determination to find out what happened. The supporting cast, including the innocent homeless man on the verge of taking the fall, adds layers of complexity.

Still Here is a satisfying mystery. I found I could not put this book down once Lisa was reported missing and then the subsequent investigation and all the revelations and page-turning scenes. This was a well-crafted thriller with complex and interesting characters. I hope to see more of Edith Mae!

I am eager to see what happens next in this series. I would recommend this book and this author.

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Sixteen years ago Rita Jonas left her fiancé standing at the alter. Now she’s back to help her father who is dying of cancer. Rita is taking his place as Sheriff of Still, Wyoming. On her first day, a missing person is her first case. But a company Apex Global has taken over most of the town and has their own police. She has to fight them just about every step of the way. When the girl is found murdered, Apex tries to blame a homeless man but Rita digs deeper. Another person is missing and he was seen arguing with the girl. Rita is about to be embroiled in high stakes game where she just might not come out on top. If she’s not careful she might just end up like the girl.
Great start to a new series. This one is just Rita’s point of view and I like at least two or three point of views. But if the book is like the others, then each book will have more point of views.
Secrets
Steamy
Murder
Suspense
Action
I loved it!

* VOLUNTARILY READ AND REVIEWED FOR NETGALLEY *