from Kirkus Reviews: A writer's obsession leads to revenge in this debut mystery novel...In a quirky and arresting cast, the moody ocean, shadowy hills, and fickle weather of California make the setting one of Wood's best supporting characters. Gloomy mornings and punishing rains reflect the heaviness found in much of the narrative. The gripping mystery's reveal is handled splendidly, following a delicate dance of prodding questions and half answers. It provides closure without a cliched fairy-tale ending, underscoring the reality of a world that encompasses grayness and moral ambiguity. A...