OUT OF THE CRASH by Susan Poole
Fiction, Women’s Fiction

BLURB: After a fatal hit-and-run devastates their close-knit community, author Caroline Beasley and high school senior Ethan Shawver find themselves at a crossroads as their lives intertwine in unexpected ways. Both are left reeling as they try to make sense of the tragedy that has irrevocably changed their lives. Caroline struggles with the dark implications of her son’s role in the crash, feeling the weight of guilt and despair. Meanwhile, Ethan grapples with the sudden loss of his mother and stumbles upon a disturbing family secret that threatens to upend everything he believes. As they each search for truth and healing, they must confront their deepest fears and regrets to find a way forward.

THOUGHTS:

n.n.light: This well-written, compelling story is equal parts narrative and character study. Poole does a fabulous job detailing the thoughts, feelings, and actions of both Caroline and Ethan. Caroline reevaluates her life while Ethan discovers long-held secrets about his family—especially his mother. The author has not only created the main characters with depth but masterfully weaves the secondary characters into the story. She leaves the reader no choice but to feel the rushes of the adrenaline-charged emotions as the entire town deals with a horrendous accident. Out of the Crash is a fascinating and thoughtful look at what happens when life changes in a blink of an eye, and how individuals navigate their new reality. It’ll have you reading well beyond your bedtime.