A compelling thriller, When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain is steeped in ache and trepidation.

As the story unwinds, we catch bits and pieces of the trauma that has driven Anna Hart back to her hometown and drawn her into two missing persons cases. The modern day case is frighteningly fresh and the clock is ticking. The older disappearance has haunted the town and Anna for decades. Disturbing elements warning: child and teen abduction, abuse, and murder

Great for fans of The Child Finder by Rene Denfield and Long Bright River by Liz Moore.