An ex-cop sets out to find her missing sister and discovers the horrifying truth about her family...
A traumatic experience in the line of duty forces thirty-year-old Avery Rogers to abandon both her relationship and her position as a Kentucky State Police officer. She retreats to a college town where she works an unfulfilling job as a security guard, breaking up fights between drunken frat boys.
But a frantic phone call turns Avery’s life upside down. Her father—a retired cop who never fails to convey his disappointment in Avery—says her half sister is missing and in danger. Avery is sure Anna’s just crashing with friends, but her father strong-arms her into searching for the sister she barely knows.
Anna Rogers is fed up with her family—a half sister who resents her existence and a domineering father who thinks it’s okay for cops to shoot unarmed civilians. She hits the road to attend a protest against police brutality, unaware of the danger that awaits her there.
Just after catching a glimpse of Avery at the protest, Anna receives a shocking text. Now she’s no longer road-tripping; she’s running, pursued by an older sister she doesn’t trust and a violent stranger who has been stalking her for weeks.
When Avery discovers Anna’s hiding place near a remote cave system, she risks everything to save her. Little do the sisters know that the past is catching up with them—including the explosive secret at the very heart of the Rogers family. ~taken from Goodreads
A traumatic experience in the line of duty forces thirty-year-old Avery Rogers to abandon both her relationship and her position as a Kentucky State Police officer. She retreats to a college town where she works an unfulfilling job as a security guard, breaking up fights between drunken frat boys.
But a frantic phone call turns Avery’s life upside down. Her father—a retired cop who never fails to convey his disappointment in Avery—says her half sister is missing and in danger. Avery is sure Anna’s just crashing with friends, but her father strong-arms her into searching for the sister she barely knows.
Anna Rogers is fed up with her family—a half sister who resents her existence and a domineering father who thinks it’s okay for cops to shoot unarmed civilians. She hits the road to attend a protest against police brutality, unaware of the danger that awaits her there.
Just after catching a glimpse of Avery at the protest, Anna receives a shocking text. Now she’s no longer road-tripping; she’s running, pursued by an older sister she doesn’t trust and a violent stranger who has been stalking her for weeks.
When Avery discovers Anna’s hiding place near a remote cave system, she risks everything to save her. Little do the sisters know that the past is catching up with them—including the explosive secret at the very heart of the Rogers family. ~taken from Goodreads
David Bell's latest novel has hit shelves and online retailers. Dubbed a thriller, I felt this was more of a domestic suspense at best.
This was not my first Bell book. "Kill All Your Darlings" was a 4 star thriller that I reviewed in 2021.
This book started very, very slow and stay that way for 85% of the story. I found it so hard to pick up and read it daily because I truly didn't connect or care about a single character in the book.
The three sisters names were all similar so even halfway through the book I was still confused about who was who. This family was truly dysfunctional, and while some of the character's backstories were interesting, the book just lacked action.
The ending was predictable and when it did come it felt rushed.
Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing Group for allowing me an advanced e-copy to read for my honest opinion. It was a 3 star read for me.
As mentioned, "Try Not To Breathe" is available now in the U.S.A. wherever you buy books.
Happy Reading!
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