Gloam


Fiction - Crime
313 Pages
Reviewed on 03/13/2025
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Reviewed by Essien Asian for Readers' Favorite

A night out on the town ends in tragedy for Harlow when an unidentified assailant kills her father and maims her friend. Devastated by the turn of events, she makes arrangements for her father's burial. When she reaches out to her father's old friends for help with the funeral, she discovers there is more to his death than meets the eye. Her father's murky past may have caught up with him, but Harlow still seeks retribution for the hurt it has caused the family he left behind. To achieve this, she must team up with her father's former partner, Carter, and his associate, Jesse, as they take her back to where it all began in Gloam by Jennifer Withers.

Jennifer Withers uses a raw narrative style in this powerful, action-driven novel. The world-building presents a captivating mix of past and present. A strong female protagonist boldly faces the men in her life in crime-fighting situations with much intensity. The author's explanation of the characters' backgrounds, especially Harlow's childhood trauma and the revelation about her father's dark side, draws readers into the narrative and helps them relate to the characters. Action fans will appreciate the impressive detail in Harlow and Jesse's investigation and the exhilarating fight sequences. Additionally, Withers offers clever clues throughout the storyline that keen-eyed readers will enjoy piecing together. The author seamlessly integrates key components for a captivating adventure in Gloam, earning praise for this outstanding novel.