Wednesday, June 12, 2019

locked in

If She Wakes by Michael Koryta; 2019; $28.00; 393 pages; Little, Brown and Company, New York, NY; 978-0-316-29400-3; checked out from Multnomah County Library, Midland; 6/2/19-6/5/19

Abby Kaplan a former stunt car driver turned insurance investigator is assigned the case of college student Tara Beckley.  Tara was escorting a visiting engineer to a speaking engagement when they were involved in a horrific accident that killed the engineer.  Tara is now suffering from locked in syndrome, conscious and aware but unable to move any part of herself to let the doctors and family know she is aware.  As Abby investigates she begins to realize the significance of what happened as does Tara from the conversations going on around her.  Abby fights against those who don't want her to uncover the truth as Tara fights against her own body to prevent further suffering and death among her family.  
This is a gripping thriller on at least two levels.  Michael Koryta is a great thriller writer.  

10/10

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