Lita, Nick and Kendall are close friends who live together. Lita Stone earns good money from her blog and works part time for Esme in a café. Nick Freer is a journalist and runs a couple of blogs anonymously. Kendal Clarke works for Zest, a restaurant which is part of Nutricorp.
The country has leading it a lifestyle brand rather than a prime minister. And Nutricorp, it seems, runs everything. Taking over supermarket chains and absorbing eateries into its vast brand.
Hope Villages are where the homeless go and have the Bettencourts (Paul, Caleb and Mona) behind them. A toxic family, if ever there was one.
When Lita, Nick and Kendall’s world spirals out of control, they end up in Hope Village 37.
Lita’s on-off boyfriend, Brody, used to work with Hope but left for an off-grid community. But not before there was a misunderstanding between him and Lita about someone called Jaffa.
When Lita discovers sinister practices taking place in the Hope Villages, she has to take action to speak up for those no longer able to speak up for themselves. Then disappear.
There are two short stories at the end of the book that show the background of why two of the characters are how they are–Lita’s first love and Mona’s self-control, which make an interesting addition.
Tyler is a terrific social observer. There are things mentioned in this story that are disturbingly familiar–the creep effect. As she says, it is just a story, but be warned…
Thoroughly absorbing and highly recommended. I am going straight onto the next book in this fabulous trilogy.
Thank you so much for this lovely review! A delightful surprise!!
You’re welcome! Thoroughly enjoyed it while on holiday 🙂
Terry never disappoints, does she? A great review.
No, she doesn’t. Always a joy, despite the dark content matter. Thank you.
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I’m going to have to buy this one! Terrific review.
Thank you. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂