Molly Wynters returns home to her small town as her father isn't well. And her mother? She was murdered when Molly was very young. Being back in town raises all kinds of questions for not just Molly - but for all of those who remember...
Lundrigan tells The Man Downstairs in a now and then timeline. I've always enjoyed this style. With each new chapter, a clue, a memory, an action is revealed, making it very hard to put the book down for the night.
There's a large number of characters, most of them aware of the death of Molly's mother. But as an adult now, Molly questions the past and the part that she and others played in her demise. We, as readers, are privy to chapters from other players. Molly's father has lost his speech with his stroke, but he is given a voice with a 'past' chapter. I have to say that the chapters attributed to 'Him' were so very creepy!
Lundrigan has woven her suspense tale with an exploration of marriage, trust, love, family and loss. This is most definitely a character driven book.
I was so very sure that I had the right character for the final whodunit. And I was happily wrong! I really appreciate not seeing a twist or turning coming.
The audio of A Man Downstairs is presented by three narrators - Tyrone Savage, Amy Matysio and Wesley French. I really enjoy an audiobook presented by more than one person. Having three readers allows for very (and many) definite voices - it's easy to know who is talking. The voices used in this book matched the mental images I had created for the characters. The voice for 'Him' had my skin crawling! Everyone spoke clearly and at a good pace. The three readers bring Lundergan's work alive, catching the actions and emotions of the narrative. Hear for yourself - listen to an audio excerpt.
An excellent suspense tale. I really enjoyed this book and will be looking for Lundrigan's next book!
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