The Other Annie (Bobby McGowan #2)

The Other Annie by Brian O'Sullivan is the second book in his Bobby McGowan series, following The Photo Album, where he attempts to piece together the mystery of his mother's twenty-year-old murder. This time, we follow Bobby as he tries to solve the twenty-five-year-old mystery of what happened to fifteen-year-old Annie Ryan on Christmas Eve in 1995.

There's something so likeable and relatable about Bobby's character that makes you root for him every step of the way. I felt like I was there with him as he pieced together the information from that evening. Annie had attended a Christmas Eve party with around sixty relatives at her wealthy film producer uncle's huge estate.

Almost everyone was a suspect, and no one had seen her leave. Bobby is not even an official PI, but is acting as one and isn't the first to examine the case. Many have tried and failed before him, and he feels like he's getting nowhere fast.

This was a binge-worthy read that kept my interest throughout, with quite a few heart-racing moments. I'd highly recommend giving this series a try, and I'm looking forward to reading the third book.