A Touching Novel of our Times

 

 ⭑⭑⭑⭑ The List of Suspicious Things is that rare novel that balances sweetness with gritty authenticity. It is a dark time in the 70s, when everyone lives in fear of the Yorkshire Ripper. Miv, a school-aged girl decides she is going to catch him with the help of her pretty friend, Sharon. Naive, she may be, but full of heart as her search for a killer leads her to learn a vast amount about the people around her. The good, the bad and the ugly is revealed to her in ways she will not expect but makes her more aware of her community and the true nature most try to keep hidden.

A really lovely book that will touch your heart, The List of Suspicious Things is a joyous execution from this talented debut author.