Out of the blue, Abbie introduces her parents to her fiancé, Ryan. Her mother is delighted – oh, what a polite and handsome man! But for her father, Ed, all alarm bells are ringing. Although he can't pinpoint it to anything specific, he is sure of one thing: he's facing a psychopath! And he won't just hand over his beloved daughter to him, no way.

Ed begins to investigate Ryan, searching for evidence to present to his wife and daughter. But the wedding is drawing nearer, and with each passing day of unsuccessful investigation, Ed becomes more desperate and obsessive, crossing one boundary after another.

Though the plot is relatively straightforward, T.M. Logan adds an original touch with unexpected twists and psychological depth. Both Ed and Ryan keep their cards close to their chests; the conflict escalates quietly, behind the scenes. Everyday fears are heightened in unspoken words and liminal spaces.

It's unsettling to watch Ed gradually lose his grip. The tension keeps building until you no longer know which outcome would be worse: that Ed is right and Ryan is truly dangerous, or that Ed has simply fallen down the wrong rabbit hole. Yes, at times Ed's behavior teeters on the edge of implausibility, but mostly the author paints a compelling picture of his inner conflict and obsession. Overall, I found the characters well-developed.

Eventually, you start feeling that nobody can win. Especially not Abby, who is robbed of her autonomy as the decision-maker in her own life!

For long stretches of the book, I was absolutely sure I had figured out the truth. Then, the author managed to make me doubt everything all over again – only to ultimately end it as I'd initially suspected. In my opinion, that didn't diminish the suspense, however. With vivid descriptions and well-crafted dialogues, T.M. Logan's writing creates an atmosphere of menace and paranoia that captivates.