Family Secrets Unearthed

Fifteen years have passed since Alex Fisher was taken into care. Now, returning to his hometown, he’s back to attend his abusive father’s funeral. However, it’s not only the old man that’s been buried deep. 


As Alex revisits his childhood haunts, he’s troubled by nightmares and startling flashbacks, memories he didn’t even know existed. 


What really happened to his younger brother? Why did his mother leave her boys to a monster? Alex must work to unravel his past before he can truly move on with his future.

Not My Brother's Keeper by Karen A Foster is an excellent crime-drama about a young man named Alex, haunted by his childhood memories. He thought his family fell apart because of the abuse his father heaped on everyone, but flashback nightmares suggest something far more sinister. After his father passes away, leaving many unanswered questions, Alex wonders what secrets he might find in his childhood home.

The author weaves misdirection, flashbacks and suspense together to create a heart-breaking mystery surrounding a severely dysfunctional family, focusing on the personal drama of the last Fisher. I've enjoyed Foster's short stories in the past, but I think she needs to redirect her talent into longer stories such as this one. Not My Brother's Keeper is her best work yet.

As always, 
AstraDaemon