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All Good People Here

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022

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Book Brief

Ashley Flowers

All Good People Here

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2022
Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wakarusa, Indiana • 1990s

Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Bantam Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In All Good People Here, reporter Margot Davies returns to her Indiana hometown in 2019 to care for her uncle and investigate the recent kidnapping of a young girl, hoping to connect it to her childhood friend January Jacobs' 1994 murder. The narrative alternates between both years, revealing hidden small-town secrets and Margot's pursuit of justice for January.

Mysterious

Dark

Suspenseful

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.1

289,968 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers weaves an engaging mystery with compelling characters and a gripping plot. Praised for its suspenseful narrative and emotional depth, it keeps readers invested. However, some critics note predictable twists and occasional pacing issues. Overall, it’s a solid debut that promises a satisfying read for mystery lovers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read All Good People Here?

Readers who enjoy All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers are likely fans of true crime and mystery. They appreciate suspenseful narratives and intricate plots. Comparable to those who enjoyed bestsellers like Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn and The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins, they seek engaging, thought-provoking stories.

4.1

289,968 ratings

68%

Loved it

26%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Character List

Margot Davies

A determined reporter with ties to a long-unsolved murder, seeking to connect threads between multiple cases of missing and murdered girls in the Midwest.

Mother of twins and central figure within her small town, often subjected to scrutiny and suspicion by those around her following her daughter’s death.

Margot’s uncle, who provides a fatherly presence, though his struggle with dementia presents challenges and secrets from the past emerge.

Krissy’s husband and father figure in his family, viewed as a man who has suffered vast tragedy, holding key secrets about past events.

A detective involved in the investigation of a murder, whose biases influence his approach and perceptions of the case.

A detective working alongside Townsend who exhibits similar biases in a high-profile murder investigation.

A law enforcement officer and childhood acquaintance of Margot, who supports her pursuit of justice and aids her investigation.

Book Details
Pages

400

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Wakarusa, Indiana • 1990s

Publication Year

2022

Publisher

Bantam Books

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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