The plot: Only in his 40s, Nick Anthony is a retired professor of medieval history, a former marine, and a widower. Since his wife's death, he's retreated to an isolated cabin in the North Carolina mountains. And he just wants to be left alone. Then a sixteen-year-old girl turns up on his front porch, and he learns that she's his niece, Annalise; her parents are dead; and the men that murdered them are now after her. It's up to Nick not only to keep her safe, but to figure out the truth behind his brother's death. Good thing there's more to Nick Anthony than meets the eye.
My thoughts: This character-driven novel is both riveting and immersive. I was immediately drawn to Nick Anthony, both for his love for and grief over his wife, Ellie, and for his stumbling but well-meaning and honest attempts to be a good uncle to Annalise. I liked their hesitant relationship with all its ups and downs, and I loved the unexpected secret from Nick's past and the way he goes after the bad guys. There's good action and suspense in this mystery. It reads very fast and it's so well-written! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Happy Reading!
