Gathering Dark by Candice Fox
Blair Harbour has recently been paroled and is working at a gas station owned by M13 gangsters. She is trying to keep her nose clean and hopes to establish a better relationship with the child she gave birth to in prison. A beat-up teenage girl sticks a gun in her face, takes the cash out of the register and steals Blair’s car. Blair feels sorry for the girl and replaces the money. When her former cellmate shows up the next day looking for her missing girl, Blair realizes it’s the same person and finds herself roped into searching for her against her better judgment. She ultimately turns to the cop who put her behind bars, Det. Jessica Sanchez, for help. Blair has already missed the first 10 years of her son’s life. How much more is she willing to risk for a stranger?
Candice Fox is an amazing writer with a knack for creating memorable characters, interesting locales, deeply involved mysteries, and vivid scenes that will linger with you long after you close the book. The women in this novel are never quite what you expect them to be. They are damaged to differing degrees but they are each strong at their core. They are unapologetic for being who they are even if hinders them from their goals or brings scorn upon them.
Gathering Dark does indeed go to some dark places. Even in the midst of tragedy, Fox elicits a spirit of hope. These characters have a lot heaped on them, but they remain unbowed.
In a crowded field of mysteries and thrillers, Candice Fox stands out. Strong characters with great stories to tell. I hope we see a lot more of them. Fox is a must-read and this book is highly recommended.
I was provided a copy of this book by the publisher.
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