THE GIRL WHO STOPPED SWIMMING: Joshilyn Jackson: Grand Central Publishing: Mystery: 308 pgs.Laurel has worked very hard to put her past behind her and create a perfect life for her family but it all starts to unravel the night a ghost enters her bedroom and leads her to the body of a dead girl in the backyard pool. As Laurel tries to discover what really happened that night, it soon becomes apparent that she must ask her estranged sister Thalia for help. Thalia, an actess who lives to stir up trouble, is about as different from Laurel as two people can be. As the two work together, they not only come closer to finding out why the girl died, but their own family's buried history is revealed.
The author was able to write in a manner that was very sophisticated yet quick and easy to read. She portrays a strong Southern quality throughout her story. Each of the key players is fully developed and brings hidden agendas and motivations to the story. This is a wonderful character driven tale.
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