When a teenage Goth becomes the prime suspect in a ritualistic murder, Allison Campbell must expose dangerous truths hidden beneath Philadelphia’s polished facades – before both of their lives are destroyed.
As Philadelphia’s premier image consultant, Allison Campbell helps others reinvent themselves, but her most successful transformation was her own after a scandal nearly ruined her. Now she moves in a world of powerful executives, wealthy, eccentric ex-wives, and twisted ethics.
When Allison’s latest Main Line client, the 15-year-old Goth daughter of a White House hopeful, is accused of the ritualistic murder of a local divorce attorney, Allison fights to prove her client’s innocence when no one else will.
But unraveling the truth brings specters from her own past. And in a place where image is everything, the ability to distinguish what’s real from the facade may be the only thing that keeps Allison alive.
I have not read any of Wendy Tyson’s books before this one, but I have added her name to my continue to read.
Wendy Tyson weaves such intricate tales of abuse, loss, and murder without relying on graphic shock value. Which in itself is hard.
As you continue reading, all her characters come alive, and you end up wanting to dive deeper into their stories, feeling their journeys in your heart. The way she crafts her characters resonates so profoundly that you almost forget they’re fiction!
Lastly, that murder twist! Wendy has a knack for keeping us guessing until the final reveal. It’s the kind of story that stays with you, making you think, even while keeping things accessible.
