In order to claim their inheritance, the Morgan siblings must recreate the cross-country road trip they took 20 years ago with their grandfather and scatter his ashes.
Beth (the narrator), Portia, and Eddie haven't spent much time together in the last few years. Now they are being forced together in order to carry out the last wishes of their grandfather. The siblings—along with Beth's husband, Felix, and Eddie's new wife, Krista—are less than thrilled to be revisiting all of the cheesy tourist spots and seedy motels from their past. But money is a powerful motivator, especially when there are millions at stake.
When they notice that they are being followed by a black pickup, Beth can't help but wonder if it is someone from their past coming back to haunt them because they all have secrets and something to hide.
Do you think it is a coincidence that the family last name is Morgan, like as in Dexter Morgan? This is just one of the million crazy random thoughts that went through my mind while reading the juggernaut thriller He Started It.
Once again, Downing excels at character development. The siblings are diabolical, and the reader will have a love/hate relationship with them. She also has an incredible ear for dialogue. With her taught and tense writing, I never knew what was around the bend and always felt like I was a step behind.
Put on your seatbelt, you are in for one crazy road trip! And that ending, gah! Once again, Downing blew my damn mind!
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SAMANTHA DOWNING hails from San Rafael, California. Her debut, My Lovely Wife, is described as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith meets Dexter."
She currently lives in New Orleans.
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