Rapid Falls by Amber Cowie

Rapid Falls

by Amber Cowie

Forgive and forget? The past and present collide for two sisters who survived a tragedy—and must now survive the truth behind it.

It’s been twenty years since Cara’s boyfriend died in a horrible accident and her sister, Anna, went to prison. The tragedy has become a local legend, but Cara has moved past her grief to have a successful career and a happy family. Pity about Anna. Recently released from incarceration, she’s struggling with addiction, guilt, and shame—a shattered life. Cara’s forgiveness seems to be the only thing that helps her pick up the pieces.

But as Anna pulls herself together, her memories of that night on the bridge start to come into focus. And few of them match her sister’s.

As past secrets unfold and nothing is what it seems anymore, Anna desperately searches for the truth. But what if Cara doesn’t want her to find it?

Reviewed by Jeff Sexton on

5 of 5 stars

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One Twisted Sister. This book from debut author Cowie is one of the wilder rides I've been on of late, in all the best ways. Early into the book, you think you know what is coming... but trust me, you don't. Alternating chapters present the events of today and of 20 years ago, where two sisters with very nearly everything in common diverged and became ex-con and trusted aide to a powerful politician. And when you think the ride is over... it has one last explosion that is quite possibly the biggest of the book. Excellent job, very much looking forward to more from this author.

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