Shelby, a Library Page at the Napanee Branch, recently enjoyed The Life We Bury by Allen Eskins. Here is her review:

The Life We Bury is mystery/crime novel published in 2015. Its relatable characters will keep you hooked, and interesting sub plots of family issues and romance add depth to a great read. The novel follows college student Joe Talbert who must interview a stranger and write a biography of them for an assignment. His subject of interest is Carl Iverson, a convicted murderer and rapist dying of cancer in a retirement home. Carl denies the crimes he was charged with, and Joe soon begins to dive deeper into the life of Mr. Iverson. Along with help from next-door neighbor Lila and his younger brother Jeremy, Joe is determined to declare Carl an innocent man. This book is a moderately paced read, alternating bursts of action with backstories and interesting information about the case Joe is solving. Its mid-novel plot twist is one you definitely won’t see coming, and its conclusion wraps up all loose ends which gives the novel great closure. If you are a fan of crime fiction, this is novel you won’t be able to put down.

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