All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers | Full Audiobook

Returning to Wakarusa

• 🏡 Margot Davies returns to her hometown of Wakarusa, Indiana, after 20 years, feeling a sense of dread and the town's history of unsolved mysteries.
• 💡 The town's name, Wakarusa, is noted for its etymology, potentially meaning "knee-deep in mud", which Margot interprets as a metaphor for how difficult it is to leave.

Confronting Family

• 👨‍👧 Margot's immediate concern upon arrival is the unpredictable state of her Uncle Luke, wondering if she will encounter "the real one or the bad one."
• 🧠 She finds her uncle's memory faltering, as he initially mistakes her for his late wife, Rebecca, highlighting his age and potential cognitive decline.
• 🫂 Despite his confusion, Luke eventually recognizes Margot, whom he affectionately calls "kid," and welcomes her with open arms, though Margot fears losing him for good.

The Central Mystery

• 🔍 The story centers on a gripping thriller about journalist Margot Davies investigating the unsolved murder of six-year-old January Jacobs from 25 years prior.
• 🏘️ Margot's investigation uncovers sinister secrets lurking within the small community, endangering her own life as she digs deeper into the cold case.
• 📚 This debut thriller by Ashley Flowers, host of the #1 podcast CRIME JUNKIE, is described as a twisty narrative for fans of cold crime cases and psychological thrillers.