Sunday, October 2, 2011

All Unquiet Things / Anna Jarzab / 339 pages

Neily is devastated.  His parents are divorced and he must spend occasional week-ends with his difficult father.  His ex-girlfriend, Carly, has been murdered - shot 4 times, and he found the body at the bridge.  They had broken up a year ago, and Neily ignored several calls from her the day she died.  Carly had gotten involved with the wrong crowd at Brighton - a crowd who drank too much, and dealt and used drugs.  Carly's uncle is arrested for the murder.  It was his gun that killed her.  Carly's diamond necklace was found near his car.  Carly's cousin, Audrey, convinces Neily that they need to investigate the murder.  She is convinced that her father is innocent.  Told in 2 voices - Neily and Carly, All Unquiet Things is a murder mystery sure to please.

Gateway Award Preliminary Nominee 2012-13

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