I'll start by saying that this book kept my interest the whole time, I never felt the urge to put it down and walk away.  I know this is being marketed as a thrilling mystery, and it is, but what resonated with me is the underlying story of a bullied girl who made good, coming back to the town that persecuted her.  Abby was one of the few who escaped and made something of herself.  It's pretty obvious from the beginning that even though she's well educated and successful, she is still fundamentally messed up by her childhood.  Her experiences color her perceptions and expectations, you are left wondering if this bias will affect the job she's sent home to do.

No one quite believes her when she suspects there is more going on than just an environmental issue.  She is the epitome of the unreliable narrator.  Is she being manipulated?  Is she remembering events that never actually happened?  You have to keep reading to find out!  This is a solid novel from Ritter, I will be interested to see what else she has up her sleeve.