Twenty years ago a store was robbed of $500,000. A pact was made to let one of the thieves hide the money for six months after which it would be equally divided. Things didn't go as planned at all. Amongst other happenings, the money vanished. So did Arden Maxwell's father.
Twenty years later, single and pregnant Arden Maxwell moves back to her childhood home. Her memories of the place are a mixed bag as it was here that she lived before her mother died and before her father started drinking and then finally disappearing. Homecoming was not uneventful. Early on she becomes aware that she is the main subject of gossip. Does she know what became of her father and the money? Someone is driving past her house every night. Why?
At any rate, she wants the house renovated and her last resort is Ledge Burnel. Their first meeting does not go well. When he becomes aware that Arden may be in danger, he agrees to take on the job. Their relationship changes from professional to personal quickly. When it is discovered that both are looking into what happened that night twenty years ago, their lives are threatened. Will they survive?
Arden and Ledge are well drawn characters. Ledge is an interesting man. He is solid, protective and loyal to those he cares for. He is capable and accomplished. A man of few words and secrets. Arden has a secret of her own. The rest of the characters are a varied and complex group. They, too, have secrets and they are shocking. As the story progresses, bad and alarming things happen and when all comes to a head secrets are revealed-none of which did I see coming.
I found THICK AS THIEVES to be a well told and exciting story. Full of twists and turns, this book is well worth reading. Highly recommended.
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