What's a desperate mother to do when her child suddenly disappears? Anything it takes to keep the family together in USA Today bestselling author Alison Gaylin's short story with a sting.
It's dreaded news for actress Lyla McCord and her husband, Nolan. Their eight-year-old daughter has vanished. To find her, Nolan reaches out to a psychic gifted with uncanny visions about the lost girl. But Lyla thinks she sees right through him. Is he a con artist or the real thing? Either way, he might be telling the truth. And that's too frightening for Lyla to bear.
Alison Gaylin's The Gift is part of Hush, a collection of six stories, ranging from political mysteries to psychological thrillers, in which deception can be a matter of life and death. Each piece can be read or listened to in one truly chilling sitting.
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When the first call comes in, Lyla McCord is at the London premiere of her new film, Desire of Annabeth.
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(Amazon Original Stories, 30 July 2020, 28 pages, ebook, borrowed from @AmazonKindle, #PrimeReading)
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I'd never heard of the author before so had no expectations for this story. I thought it was pretty decent and enjoyed it for the most part. A lot of suspense is packed into so few pages. Where is Felicity? Is the psychic right or just a con? There are revelations about Lyla and her daughter; quite shocking revelations that are just show-horned in and never seem to go anywhere. This element disappointed me as it felt like a large chunk of the story wasn't fully developed.
