Whisper Creek by Allison Brennan Publishes 6/23


 3.5 Stars- This story did a great job blending a natural threat with a human one and turning it into a twisty thrilling mystery. 


Told from multiple perspectives, this is a story about a family, reeling from the loss of their father as they try to hold on to the family farm in rural Texas.  Verdacorp is trying to buy the McKenna's farm but Ellen, the mother, is refusing to sell.  Many of their neighbors have already sold to the corporation after facing struggles and losses with their farms.  Now several houses have been broken into. Trouble is definitely brewing and many of the families left are still in danger.  The McKenna family must come together to stay safe and protect their land from the upcoming storm and other nefarious people.


There were many aspects of this book that drew me in.  There was an underlying sense of tension due to the storm.  I wasn't sure if I would like all of the different perspectives that the book gave of the different members of the McKenna family and even some of the antagonists, but it really added to the drama of the story.  I enjoyed knowing what everyone was thinking and their motivations.  I was a little disappointed with something at the ending.  I don't want to give anything away but I did want a little more resolution.  There was an epilogue and I appreciated that but I wanted more.  Overall, this was an interesting thriller and mystery especially if you love some weather drama. 


Thank you to Minotaur Books and NetGalley for this ARC.  All thoughts and opinions are my own. 


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