Eve's son Tyler has a deadly condition. Any contact with sunlight could literally kill Tyler. As a result, Eve's family has learned to survive in a somewhat locked down existence. Air tight and light tight rooms, Tyler only leaving the house at night. But the strain has gotten worse as Tyler has gotten older. Now his sister is acting out, his dad works out of town, and Eve has just about reached her limit. When a tragedy occurs, the very existence of this family's situation is held in delicate balance.
This book? Explosive. This is not just your run of the mill thriller. I mean, sure, there is the typical aspects of a thriller, with a crime being committed and consequently covered up. But the aspect of Tyler's rare medical condition literally casts shade over the entire story. And as we all know, everything looks spookier in the shadows.
I thought the character development was superb in this story. Eve and Tyler have a very complex relationship, one that totally dominates the family situation. Eve really tugs on your heartstrings, you see the desperation in her, the extreme love she feels for her son. And Tyler is absolutely smothered, between his condition and her love.
I particularly like the aspect of the book that details Tyler's nighttime treks around the community. In the dark, Tyler sees that everyone has secrets, and he alone is privy to them. It makes the book so much more interesting, knowing that there are layers upon layers of mystery. It made this one of the most intriguing thrillers I have read in years.
I received a review copy courtesy of TLC Book Tours in exchange for my honest review. See the rest of the tour here.
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