I received this book in a giveaway sponsored by Good Reads.

Cold Creek Highway is hazardous…to women. For decades a killer has stalked women who find themselves alone on this road. Locals constantly warn young girls but the killing continues. One local girl that ignores these warnings is a young woman named Hailey McBride. Hailey’s father dies suddenly, leaving her an orphan. Since she is underage, she has to move in with her aunt, uncle and cousin. She loves her aunt and cousin but her uncle gives her the creeps. He is strict, harsh, and bossy, none of the things a grieving girl needs. He doesn’t approve of her friends either. He has an office in a shed in the backyard where he says he keeps his “police stuff” that is strictly off limits. Hailey’s life is miserable.

Hailey begins to suspect her uncle is the killer. Why does he spend so much time in his home office? Why wouldn’t he leave his “police stuff” at work? After discussing his strange behavior with a friend, Hailey decides to take action. She breaks in to her uncle’s office and discovers some disturbing files on his computer. She’s careful but her uncle is a cop. He knows she has accessed his office and Hailey begins to fear for her life. With the help of her best friend, Hailey disappears. Another murder happens near the highway. Could Hailey a victim of the killer too?

Dark Roads is a fast paced thriller. Hailey is a young woman going through so much change, losing her father and living with her aunt and uncle. It is fascinating to see how she matures through the story. Hailey crosses paths with the murderer and learns far more than she ever expected. The characters are well developed and the ending of the book is unexpected. This is one thriller that you will love – what an ending!

My Rating: 🌻🌻🌻🌻🌻

Additional Thoughts: As a mom, I’ve always been worried about my kids having car trouble on some remote road. This book certainly played on that fear. Hailey is a wonderful character, strong and resilient. I was unfamiliar with the author but she is a wonderful storyteller and I plan to read her other books. This is a page turner that keeps surprising you page after page. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys thrillers and suspense.