A fascinating and character-driven thriller, this novel delves into the deepest bonds of friendship, all accompanied by a rock 'n' roll beat. After Richard Zale receives news of the death of a childhood friend, he returns to their hometown to pay his respects. It isn't long, however, before old frictions and a new puzzle emerge, drawing him deeper into the mystery of his friend's demise.
"[The] small Pennsylvania town possesses a Twin Peaks-like sense of menace that drives the narrative and keeps us rooting for Richie to return to the relative safety of Manhattan."