(I received a free copy of this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.)

Chase Ford was the first of four generations of Ford men to leave Comanche County, Colorado. For Chase, leaving saved the best and hid the worst. But now, he has come home. His friends are right there waiting for him. And so are his enemies.
Then the murder of a boy, a high school basketball star just like Chase, rocks the small town. When another death is discovered— one that also shares unsettling connections to him—law enforcement’s attention turns towards Chase, causing him to wonder just what he came home to.

This is a hard one to describe. On one hand, it is the story of a small town hero, who returns home after making it big in basketball, and his possible involvement in a spate of murders and disappearances in town since he arrived back. That was interesting. I didn't mind that at all. Some real tense moments throughout.

On the other hand, it was kinda slow. I don't know if that was because of the dull-ish characters or the painful build-up to the somewhat predictable conclusion, but there were times when the mystery itself saved this book from being tossed into the corner of the room and forgotten.


Paul
ARH