★★★★☆ 25 years ago, a small town was rocked by the grisly murder of a teenage boy, the main suspect never caught. Now it's happening again.

★★★★☆ An American ex-cop settles in a small Irish town to try to make a fresh start, but a local kid needs his help finding his brother.

★★★★☆ Zelda, a 20-year-old with mild developmental disabilities, channels her love of vikings and embarks on a “quest to become legendary".

2019 was a solid year of reading with some true standouts that created some amazing literary experiences.