The secret keeper

This was my first Kate Morton book, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Bottom-line: Based on this one, I'll check out another. If you're looking for great literature, you'll be disappointed. But if you're looking for a mystery that doesn't follow the traditional mold, then you'll enjoy this. I would call it a beach read, but it's a bit longer than your typical vacation book. The story toggles between WWII, the early 1960s and present day, and between narrators - yet it isn't confusing and the pacing doesn't feel contrived or annoying. This is a story of loss, love, second chances, deception and atonement. The narration seems simplistic at times, but it's easily forgiven if you allow yourself to go with the fun of the mystery.

I really enjoyed this. Not as hauntingly sad as 'The Distant Hours' - this one was sad in an 'it all turned out okay' sort of way. Also, I totally didn't see the major twist in the story coming, which is unusual for me; I can normally guess these things before I get to them. Morton is a very good writer.