The Mystery of Hollow Places

Reviewed by: Terri Bauld - Louis T. Graves Memorial Public Library, Kennebunkport, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: April 25, 2017

Review

17 year old Imogene's dad is missing. A well known author of medical mysteries, her dad left home in the middle of the night and never returned. No one has any idea where he could have gone, but Imogene has her own theory. Imogene is convinced that his disappearance has some connection to her long-lost mother -- a woman described by many as "troubled waters." The police and her stepmother are on a different track. So on her own, Imogene decides to become a master sleuth, and track down the mother she never knew. Imogene is a strong character who is brave and determined to do whatever she has to in order to find her dad. She is hoping to find her father, but also to figure out the real story about her mother and why she left so long ago. This story draws you in right from the beginning. With a strong plot and a realistic portrayal of a young person's journey to find answers, this book is a page turner. A strong debut novel by a promising new writer.

Overall Book Score: very good