A family struggling to keep its farm afloat, while dealing with a greedy corporation that will do anything to evict them from the land, is only the tip of the iceberg in Brennan’s thriller. Ellen McKenna tries to keep everything going after the death of her husband, but it’s tough. Her children help, but they have their own struggles. The neighbors have all sold their properties or sections of them, but Ellen still refuses to sell. With a storm on the way that could cause catastrophic flooding, one of her kids walks into a situation with a neighbor that escalates into a threat more dangerous than the forecasted weather. As the storm hits and the roads close, any hope of rescue is out; Ellen and her family must find a way to survive the possible loss of the farm, if they are not killed first. Brennan has crafted a terrific thriller that escalates the tension as the various elements collide. Whisper Creek is a place every suspense fan should visit, just make sure to check the weather forecast first.
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