Peter Callahan lives a normal and happy life, or so it seems.  But after the visit of an old college friend he finds himself thinking about their time in college. Peter is re-living his time with his friends and the catastrophe which hangs over his head like a grey cloud since then.  He is worried about his visitor and is trying to find him to make sure he is well. On his journey he is going through his life in college and lets the reader take a part. For me, it sometimes felt like driving with him on the passenger seat.

The book is telling us a story about friendship, families and love. And it shows perfectly how quickly things can move from a good time right into a catastrophe.  Peter Callahan has been trying to live a normal life ever since, but his past has finally caught up with him.

The story started out quite slow. It took me some time to work my way into the main character and his life. But, it turned out to be such a good read. The plot is very enthralling and the author took his time revealing what the actually traumatic event Peter had endured happened to be.  Therefore, it was so gripping. Moreover, the author has the ability to write in a way you can totally visualise the surroundings of Peter and the terrible event of the past.

I can fully recommend this book. It has a likeable character, who’s struggles seem real and it has a well thought plot which is entertaining right until the last line.

About the Author

Mark Dunn is the author of three novels: A Girl in Mind, The Last Night, and Testament. He is from Swarthmore, Pennsylvania, but has lived most of his adult life in Ohio, Maine, and North Carolina. He is married to the photographer Piper Warlick and teaches English at a small private school outside of Charlotte.