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Reviewed by Karen Pirnot for Readers' Favorite
"Into the Dark" by Alison Gaylin is one of those books that will haunt you after you close the back cover. Investigator Brenna Spector accepts a new case in which a webcam performer has disappeared. When Brenna watches the video for clues, she discovers that Lula Belle, the performer in the webcam knows stories that only her sister Clea would know. But, Clea disappeared years ago. Brenna solicits the assistance of colleague Trent who has issues of his own but is highly committed to the interests of his boss Brenna. The more Brenna comes into contact with those who knew Lula Bella, the more convinced she becomes that she is, indeed, looking for her long-lost sister Clea. The story interweaves lies, sex, intrigue and mystery in amounts that will discourage readers from texting or answering cell phone calls.
Gaylin provides lessons for would-be authors as she skillfully develops leads and then takes the reader to yet another fork in the road. The reader must then choose another suspect and walk where the clues lead. Chances are that there will be yet another choice of suspects waiting. The characters are loveable, hateable and just plain intriguing. Some are so real that you'll swear they live next door. Others are ones you hope will never cross your path. Interspersed with the case clues are Brenna's own intrusive recollections of times with her sister. The juxtaposition of the memories and the clues is masterfully done to the point that most readers will be wondering how a single moment in time might, indeed, change their own lives. You'll thank yourself for picking up this one!
