Dark Roads: A Novel

This <b>4.5 Star</b> thriller captured my attention from page one to the epilogue. I could not stop reading, I was absolutely had to know what was going to happen next!<b>SUMMARY</b>Seventeen year old Hailey lost her beloved father in a car accident, making her an orphan. She always believed that her mother's premature death by cancer would be the worst thing she would have to live through, but it turns out she was wrong. She was sent to live with her aunt who happens to be married to Vaughan, the unyielding police chief of their small British Columbian mountain town.Vaughn does not approve of much that happens in their town and particularly disapproves of Hailey's BFF Jonny. He seems hell bent on controlling Hailey and trying to find a reason to bust Jonny.In addition to Hailey's family drama, the town has a long history of women going missing along the highway that runs through town. For decades women have mysteriously disappeared, some bodies have been found, others have never been found. This small town has a lot of natural beauty, with its mountains and lakes, it attracts many campers and hikers. No one has ever been sure if the murderer is local or a trucker or tourist who passes through regularly.Hailey becomes extremely uncomfortable under her uncle's control and makes a plan to escape. The more Hailey digs, the more reasons she finds to get as far away from Vaughn as possible. Around that same time, another girl disappears and things in this already tense town reach a boiling point.Then Beth, the sister of the most recent victim, pops up in town, also looking for answers and stirs things up even more. Something has got to give! The plot takes the reader on a fast paced, unpredictable journey with Hailey, Jonny and Beth, none of whom will give up until the truth is uncovered.<b>WHAT I LOVED</b>I'm a big Chevy Stevens fan! This is my fourth Chevy Stevens book and definitely my favorite. Looking back at <i>Never Knowing</i>, <i>Still Missing</i> and <i>Never Let You Go</i>, I liked all of them, but in this book, Stevens seems to have mastered writing a thriller. The suspense sucked me right in. Although I knew this is a work of fiction, I found myself stressing out over the safety of this seventeen year old girl! I felt like I HAD to keep reading, if I stopped, she'd be stuck in limbo. Its safe to say I was very absorbed in the book and invested in all the characters.I LOVED the setting! British Columbia is such a beautiful place. I visited once and have never stopped thinking about it. I loved reading about this lovely town and could picture it in my head.The suspense was fantastic! I loved it all.There was a LGBTQ aspect to the story, a relationship between two girls. I loved the way it was woven into the story in a way that didn't distract from the plot but was undeniably there. I think we will see a lot more of that in literature moving forward.There was a fantastic dog. He was everything a dog should be; loyal, smart, loving and funny. I loved him!<b>WHAT I DIDN'T LOVE</b>There was really nothing I didn't like about the book, hence my 4.5 rating. It's not quite timeless enough to be a 5, but very few books are per my rating scale.<b>OVERALL</b>If you like fast paced thrillers and getting emotionally attached to characters, this is the book for you! I loved it and wish it was not over while simultaneously being happy for the characters that they have had some sort of resolution.

Part one had me hooked! Part two was good but took me a little bit to get into it, and part three was pretty good!

This is such a fun story. The events, the twists, the characters are so amazing I had a hard time putting this book down. This is the second book by Chevy Stevens I’ve finished and I think I need to read everything by her. Amazing story by an amazing author!

This is my 1st book by Chevy Stevens and I could not put it down! My mind was consumed by what was going to happen next and how was all going to turn out! She's a brilliant writer and the ending will be satisfying.

Fiction taken from true, unspeakable crimes, which the author deftly and brilliantly weaves into a riveting, fast-paced story that rushes along like an out of control freight train, to a poignant ending that deeply touches your heart. Thank you Chevy. Well done.

This book was so good! I couldn't put it down. I finished it less than 2 days. Left me guessing and wanting more. Love this author and can't wait to read more!

This is a great read filled with gut tightening chapters that seem as though I’m there. In Hailey, Chevy Stevens has conjured up a seventeen year old going on forty. After losing her father in a tragic accident, the girl is forced to live with her maternal aunt and herdictatorial police officer, husband. Monitoring her life, the officer keeps her on a tight leash and forces Haley to sneak out to join her friends. Wanting to escape from under his thumb, Haley runs away and lives in a minors cabin deep in the forest. It is thought that she is another victim of the cold creek highway murderer.Haley’s friend Amber is murdered and another victim of the cold Creek highway. When Amber sister BETH arrives in town. She is determined to find out who murdered her sister. What she and covers is shocking.This was a dark story in the subject matter difficult to grasp in that so many girls have been victims. To say I enjoyed this book doesn’t pay justice. It really held my interest and I felt the angst Haley and BETH experienced.

I recommend this book! It's my first by this author but won't be my last.This was a suspenseful and enjoyable novel. The audio was great! l listened to it in the car and found myself staying in the car after arrival to listen just a little longer.There were times we had to suspend disbelief but that is often par for the course with thrillers.

Fantastic book again from chevy!Read in a day.. Sleepless nightStarts off gently holding your hand and the grip gets tighter until you can put the book down!!Fantastic readRecommended totally!Plus recommend any of Chevy's book!Chevy if you read this..... Thank you for writing this! ❤ Can't wait for your next one!!

This is the first Chevy Stevens book I've read and it won't be the last. Nail biting suspense and a terrific finalè. I did guess who the murderer was but the lead up was full of twists and in no way was it ever obvious

Unfortunately I couldn't get interested in this book at all. I will try again another day. This is my opinion, lots of people have loved this book.

Read this book in a day. Couldn't put it down. Thrilling and pacy. I guessed who the bad guy was and the 'twist' ending but still thoroughly enjoyed it.

I loved this book , it kept you glued from start to finish , could actually believe you were there taking part.