Adam, Ulrika, and Sheila appeared to be a perfectly normal family. Until the night that everything changed and not for the good of the family. After a night out to dinner for Sheila's birthday, Sheila decides to meet up with her friend while Adam and Ulrika go home. That is when everything changes. 

The next day, her parents get a phone call from Michael, an attorney who used to work with Ulrika. It seems that their daughter has been arrested for the murder of a man named Chris. This is when the choices the family make could come back to haunt them. First, Adam lies about what time Sheila came home. Then, Ulrika gets rid of her phone and burns the clothes she was wearing that night. 

The courts will not let Sheila out on bail or see anyone. Adam breaks so many rules to try to prove there's no way she could have committed this murder. Ulrika then talks to Amina and discovers that both Amina and Sheila had a sexual relationship with Chris. Chris seemed to have some kind of a hold on both girls because they both continued to see him, even when he was violent toward them. As the months go on, both parents are keeping secrets from each other. Both doing whatever they have to do to keep Sheila out of prison. Will they be able to?

A NEARLY NORMAL FAMILY by M.T. Edvardsson is a story that not only shows what parents will do to protect their child but also what two young best friends will do for each other. Adam, the father is a minister, but this does not stop him from breaking the law and lying to the police. Edvardsson shows the inner turmoil that the father goes through. Does he trust his God, or take matters into his own hands? Very tough decision, which way would you go?

Edvardsson also puts readers in the mindset of a teenage girl, who thinks she has found the love of her life, only to realize later what a scumbag he really is. If you really like a mystery with some family drama, this is the book to pick up. I really enjoyed it, hope you do, too.