Publication Date: Jan 2022

Synopsis:

2020. A recently widowed architect moves into the home she and her late husband designed, heartbroken that he will never cross the threshold. But when disturbing things begin to happen, it’s clear that someone is sending her a warning. Who is trying to frighten her away, and why? It is only when she meets an elderly neighbour that she learns the street has a shocking and tragic past. A past that some will go to any lengths to keep hidden.

1964. A young white female student becomes involved in the fight for civil rights in North Carolina, falling in love with one of her fellow activists, in a time and place where an interracial relationship must be hidden from family, friends and especially the reemerging Ku Klux Klan. As tensions rise in the town, she realises not everyone is who they appear to be.

Decades later, past and present are set to collide in the last house on the street…

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What To Expect:

This book combines historical fiction with a mystery/thriller with a haunting atmosphere through the Civil Rights movement.

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Content Warnings:

Language: Moderate use of strong language throughout

Sexual Content: One open door scene that is not graphicly described. Other instances of romance include descriptions of attraction. Discussion of waiting until marriage for sex, with some characters opposed.

Violence: Moderate – Murder, kidnapping, death, suicide

Substance Use: Mild mention of drinking wine

Prejudices: Heavy – Racism including KKK meetings, burning crosses, and lynching.

Religious Themes: None. Religious exclamations and language

Other Topics: Loss of spouse. Pregnancy out of wedlock.

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