: Critics note the strong construction of the main characters, though some found certain late-story twists to be slightly "surreal".
: Her husband, Jeff, with whom she had a bitter argument before leaving, becomes the primary suspect in her disappearance as police begin to doubt his alibi. Maldad Latente Sandra Brown epub
: Emory must take extreme risks to survive both the natural elements and the human threats surrounding her. : Critics note the strong construction of the
: Emory survives a head injury only to find herself waking up in a remote cabin. She is the captive of a nameless man with a violent past who refuses to let her leave due to harsh weather conditions. : Emory survives a head injury only to
: Emory’s husband, whose relationship with her was in "shambles" and whose actions after her disappearance put him in the crosshairs of the FBI. Major Themes