Gardner may not have intended to have Frankie Elkin be a poster child for recovering alcoholics but that is the beauty of literature, personal interpretation. Sadly, I’ve seen alcoholism and resultant death due to an inability to stay sober. Consequently, Frankie Elkin is an inspiration that the disease can be managed effectively. My first reaction to this action-adventure is satisfaction on hearing a success story, even if it is fiction.
Now the story itself, without my underpinning interpretation. Frankie finds people. That is her calling, and she roams the country finding those who are missing. Frankie admits that all too often, those she finds are deceased. She still feels that she can, at least, give closure to loved ones. Frankie is introspective and soul-driven.
Frankie’s search in this is for Sabera. Sabera is an Afghan refugee with a secret. That secret puts all who know her in danger. Frankie acquires a cast of entertaining individuals with grossly checkered pasts. In addition, there is a menagerie of terrifying, to Frankie, reptiles.
This is an excellent mystery with lots of action and some serious messages.
I enjoyed it and recommend it.
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