Girl in the Mist by Helen Phifer

Girl in the Mist

by Helen Phifer

Rating: 5 star rating

I really enjoyed Girl in the Mist by Helen Phifer. The story follows Detective Morgan Brookes as she investigates the murder of a teenager at an abandoned summer camp hidden in the mountains. Another girl is missing, and the only survivor insists she saw a strange woman moving through the fog near the lake, which gives the whole story a creepy and tense atmosphere from the start.

Morgan was a strong main character because she’s determined to protect the missing girl, even while dealing with the emotional weight of the case. The surviving witness is traumatized and unsure of what she really saw, which adds to the mystery. The camp caretaker and several locals all seem suspicious in different ways, and the story does a good job making everyone feel like a possible suspect.

The setting was one of my favorite parts; the abandoned cabins, heavy rain, thick mist, and isolated woods made everything feel eerie and claustrophobic. The pacing was quick, and the short chapters kept the suspense going the whole time.

The ending was intense and emotional without feeling overdone. Once the truth finally comes out, a lot of earlier clues suddenly make sense, and the final confrontation has a lot of tension because Morgan is racing against time to stop another tragedy. I liked that the mystery was fully explained, the victims received justice, and the ending gave emotional closure instead of just ending abruptly. If you enjoy dark detective thrillers with creepy settings, twists, and strong suspense, this is definitely worth reading.

Thanks to NetGalley, Bookouture, and Helen Phifer for providing this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own.

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