Three foster sisters, Jessica, Norah, and Alicia, escape their oppressive upbringing with their foster mother, Miss Fairchild, only to be pulled back into their dark past when a body is discovered under their former home. As they become key witnesses, they must confront their relationships and the disturbing truth of their upbringing.
A Step Past Darkness by Vera Kurian, 4 Stars
Vera Kurian did a superb job really painting a picture of the setting and developing the suspense in the story. It kept my attention all the way to page 448.