In this mystery set in North Idaho, C.J. Box has gathered a diverse group of characters, among them:

• A tough and headstrong rancher who is trying to save his family’s once-thriving property from creditors
• A UPS driver who is dating the mother of two children who turn up missing
• A rural mail carrier who has a hankering to be the center of attention, even if she has to get a little fanciful about the tales she tells
• Mysterious men spied upon by a young girl who gives them made-up names—Driver,  Ball Cap Man, Dark Man, and Wavy-Haired Man
• The driver of a red pickup truck who may, or maybe not, be the salvation of two youngsters
• A banker who finally understands the shocking consequences of his decisions.
• Retired LAPD police officers who seem to find this area just right for their “final resting place”
• The local sheriff, a weak-kneed sort, who takes the easiest way out, no matter what harm it may do
• A volunteer search party, which includes some volunteers who are up to no good Continue reading »