The River Below

Bonnie Hearn Hill

Dec 2017 · Severn House Publishers Ltd

About this ebook

“A tortuous tale of murder and madness . . . a psychological thriller offering insight into love, friendship, and mental illness.”—Kirkus Reviews

When a mangled car is pulled from the river, containing bloodstains and a gun, the sense of safety is shattered in Tessa’s Californian hometown. Tessa, who works at the river conservancy, thinks she saw a girl out on the riverbank—but Tessa’s memory is failing and could this be the start of something more serious?

Tessa’s friend and co-worker, Claire Barrett, is worried—about the car and the gun, but also about Tessa. With Tessa’s attorney husband preoccupied with a big case and in denial about his wife’s memory issues, Claire knows that it’ll be up to her to work out what’s going on. When a body turns up and she discovers the identity of the gun’s owner—someone disturbingly close to home—Claire is determined to uncover the truth . . . whatever it takes.

“This poignant standalone from Hill (Last Words) is as much a story about friendship and loss as it is a mystery . . . A link between Tessa and the murder mystery gradually emerges as this emotionally involving novel builds to a surprising, heart-wrenching climax. Hill’s balanced treatment of environmental issues will resonate with many readers.”—Publishers Weekly

“A haunting psychological thriller.”—Booklist

About the author

Bonnie Hearn Hill was born and raised in Yuba City, California, and worked as a newspaper editor for twenty-two years. She has written several thrillers for adults, as well as numerous short stories, non-fiction books and teen fiction. She now leads a private writers? workshop in Fresno, California.