Monday, January 11, 2021

Before She Was Helen: A Novel by Caroline B. Cooney

 

Before She Was Helen: A Novel by Caroline B. Cooney. Sourcebooks, Poisoned Pen Press, 2020. Adult fiction, mystery.

      If you think that life in a South Carolina retirement village is all golf, cocktails, and relaxing, check out this fictional Sun City tale! Clemmie is living as Helen and has become quite adept at hiding secrets even from her family. But, some of her neighbors are hiding things, too. When she goes next door to Dom's place, she goes through the connecting door to the Coglands'. Clemmie sees a stunning piece of art and snaps a photo with her cell phone. She never suspects that forwarding it will reveal it's stolen and bring the owner, a drug ring, and adventure to her own life. Cooney is a master at YA fiction, but this adult book will bring her new fans. At times, it is funny and the characters are true to life. If you read Nancy Drew as a teen, Carpool by Mary Cahill as a parent, and long for senior fun, this is the perfect novel!   Cooney does not disappoint with the intricate plotting here. 



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