The Bright Forever by Lee Martin

This is a suspense novel set in a small town in *gasp* southern Indiana. The writing takes getting used to, but the story really flies along and you get caught up in the characters and the plot.

Katie Mackey is a beloved 9 year old girl in town, but once day as she rides her bike to return some library books, she disappears. The story then follows the anguish of the family, the guilt and fear of the perpetrators, and the question mark about who is responsible for Katie's disappearance.

A well written, gripping read that left me unsettled and unsure - the sign of a good read.