BOOK REVIEW

Author: Martin, Lee

Title: The Bright Forever

In ten words or less: A child’s disappearance is explained from difference viewpoints.

Nine year old Katie disappears on her way to return her library books. There are two suspects— creepy ex-con Raymond and Mr. Dees, a middle aged math teacher. The story is told from the perspectives of various characters, including Katie’s parents, her brother, Raymond and his wife, and Mr. Dees. This is not a traditional mystery, but a look inside the minds and motivations of the characters, and you are kept in suspense until the end.

Why bother? Everyone sees life through a different lens, and witnesses to a crime each see something unique. Readers of Ruth Rendell and fans of the tv series “Law and Order: Criminal Intent” will appreciate this novel.