In the 1990s, three decomposing corpses are found in a seemingly abandoned house - along with a squealing, very much alive baby that has obviously been lovingly cared for… What has happened here? It remains a mystery for a long time. Many years later, young Libby Jones inherits the house, and with it an unexpected, problematic family history. 

Told from three different perspectives on two timelines, the complex plot reveals the history of the house and its inhabitants in twists and turns. All the while, the author weaves her story so skillfully that it never forces you to suspend your disbelief. It gains dimension and suspense from page to page, while secrets click together like puzzlepieces to form a very grim picture.

The characters, especially Libby, are multi-layered and nuanced, guiding readers through a treacherous narrative landscape. With atmospheric, vivid descriptions, Walsh weaves a coherent story that develops its own unique pull somewhere between thriller and family drama.

If I absolutely had to say something negative, I'd say that some passages are maybe a bit verbose. But it's all pulled together by the dense atmosphere and the subtle nuances.