Secrets in the Hollow by Barbara Dullaghan is an emotionally charged mystery that really resonates with the complexities of modern life. Carrie Peters’ journey back to her roots struck me, as I have just recently moved back to my own hometown. Her grappling with guilt and a past shrouded in secrets is a poignant reflection of human struggles. The authentic portrayal of flawed characters and the rawness of their emotions was special to me, I adore this style of character writing and Barbara Dullaghan nails it. She walks readers through themes of regret, the intricacies of relationships, the power secrets can hold over you, making it an emotionally immersive read for fans of contemporary fiction.
Secrets in the Hollow
Carrie Peters is a forty-year-old riddled with guilt and secrets, struggling to understand how she and her ex-boyfriend could have gotten things so wrong. Carrie’s life is complicated when she returns to her hometown of Sleepy Hollow after her parents die. She still feels tremendous guilt for the deaths of her high school friends as a result of her indiscretions. Her best friend, a homicide detective, grows increasingly concerned about her erratic behavior.
Carrie has no one to turn to except her ex-boyfriend because he shares her secrets. But she finds it too painful to connect with him. He is a constant reminder of the life she lived and tried to leave behind. Carrie needs to deal with her guilt, but to do so she may have to confess her part in a life-changing incident and possibly risk her freedom.
