Welcome back to Lightning Reviews, where we give some quick and dirty thoughts on books in a mini-review format. We’ve been away from this feature for a while because of all the RITA reviews, but now we’re back into the swing of things. This trio features a historical romance, some historical fiction with romantic elements, and a thriller!
The Dry is an Australian-set mystery perfect for those who (like me) enjoy a good cold case. Federal Agent Aaron Falk returns to the small community he grew up in after a childhood friend, Luke, kills his family before committing suicide. His horrifying actions are chalked up to stress: drought has plagued the community for years, farms are failing, and the town is fracturing. Falk isn’t sure he buys the murder-suicide theory. When Aaron and … Continue reading The Dry by Jane Harper
