The Moonlight Child: A Book Review
On a cold winter night Sharon Lemke, an elderly woman, scans the night sky to watch a lunar eclipse. In the corner of her eye, she notices something odd. Through her neighbor’s kitchen window, she sees a five-year-old girl washing dishes. Which was really weird because the Fleming family doesn’t include a little girl.
A few weeks later, eighteen-year-old Niki, a former foster child, moves in with Sharon. Niki is recommended by Sharon’s daughter, Amy, who thinks they will be good for each other. After Niki settles in, she notices something suspicious going on in the Fleming home, too, and the duo decide to investigate.
Thus begins Karen McQuestion’s 328-page novel, The Moonlight Child. From first page to last, McQuestion keeps her readers riveted as she develops a gripping character driven plot. Her characterization is superb giving readers the sense they can actually hear the character’s voices. Take Suzette Fleming, the middle-aged woman controlling the Fleming household. The author delves into Suzette’s mind providing readers with a peek into the thinking of a sociopath that they immediately hate.
As one reader states, “The Moonlight Child is a perfect blend of mystery, suspense, and tender moments of love,” that make this novel superb.
About the Author
Karen McQuestion is the author of more than a dozen novels that include From a Distant Star and Secrets of the Magic Ring selling more than a million books worldwide. Her publishing story has been covered by the Wall Street Journal, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR and she has appeared on ABC’s World News Now and America This Morning. McQuestion’s books share common themes of connection and kindness. She lives in Hartland, Wisconsin. You can learn more about her on her website at www.karenmcquestion.com.
I think it’s great that this story involves a multi-generational relationship. There should be more stories like this.