By: Asrinus Subha
Rating: 4/5
One word to describe the book…thrilling! I had trouble setting the book down within the first two pages of the book. Finished the book in one week. It was that good. I rate this book a solid 4/5. Lisa Gardner has done it again.
The book "One Step Too Far" is described as thrilling, captivating readers from the first pages and keeping them engaged until the very end. Lisa Gardner's storytelling prowess shines through in this immersive tale of mystery, tension, and unexpected twists set in the Wyoming wilderness. The narrative follows a group of college friends on a fateful camping trip that takes a dark turn, leading to a gripping search for a missing friend. Led by Tim’s ferociously driven father Martin, Tim’s friends, Nemeth a local hiking expert, Bob a bigfoot hunter, Luciana and her cadaver dog Daisy, and Frankie Elkin, this group will undertake the final search, 5 years later.
My name is Frankie Elkin and finding missing people is what I do. When the police have given up, when the public no longer remembers, when the media has never bothered to care, I start looking. For no money, no recognition, and most of the time, with no help. Why do I do what I do? Because at the end of the day, the people left behind matter as much as the ones who are missing.
Frankie is the main protagonist and an unique selfless character that works well in stressful settings. While I liked her personality, her determination to solve missing person cases and her extensive ability to read people, I’m still trying to fully understand why she chooses to manage her income in the way she does. Additionally, I was hoping to get more character development for Frankie.
Eight people head into the woods. A grieving father, a hiking guide, three college friends, and three semi-professional searchers. On the surface, it makes sense. So why do I have a feeling eight of us won’t be coming back out?
All In All…
As secrets unravel and danger looms, the story evolves into a thrilling hunt where both the hunted and the hunters face perilous challenges. Overall, "One Step Too Far" offers top-tier entertainment for fans of thrillers, with a compelling plot and well-developed characters that keep readers on the edge of their seats.
This is first-class entertainment for thriller lovers, and I highly recommend reading this book.