I don't know where to start. I still don't know (for sure) what happened or why. I am not even sure of the ending. This is one of the most suspenseful books I have read this year. This author is talented and gifted at weaving a cannot put down story. I didn't want to quit until I discovered the ending...and then I didn't discover the ending. This author left me with questions. I hope there is a sequel to this book of mystery and intrigue. The characters are just not likable...they just are not. Do not expect warm and fuzzy. That is not happening in this novel. The characters do come alive on the pages. I could picture them talking to each other...really yelling...I could picture the little boy and feel sorry for him...both of them. Grab a warm, cuddly blanket...settle in a cozy comfy chair...get a cup of steaming herbal tea and a snack. You won't want to get up...you won't want to quit. Be transported to the land of HER FIRST CHILD...whew...this book was sent to me by Netgalley for review. Thanks to them, the publisher, and the author for this electronic copy.