The Good Ones

Polly Stewart's The Good Ones is a compelling literary suspense novel set in an Appalachian small town, exploring the complexities of female friendship and the lingering mystery of a childhood friend's disappearance. As Nicola Bennett returns to her hometown after nearly twenty years, she becomes increasingly drawn into the local stories and secrets surrounding her friend's vanishing, uncovering truths that threaten to reshape her understanding of the past. This evocative story delves into themes of conformity, loss, and the pursuit of answers, capturing the reader’s attention with its engrossing narrative and evocative setting.