Years ago, I read and loved Defending Jacob, and I was thrilled to receive a copy of William Landay’s new book, All That Is Mine I Carry With Me. I’m a big fan of legal thrillers/courtroom dramas, and this promised to MAYBE be the Landay book I had waited so long for…
In 1975, ten-year-old Miranda Larkin came home from school to an empty house. Her mother, Jane Larking, is missing. Nothing seems to be missing, and there are no signs of struggle.
Her husband, Dan Larkin, is a successful criminal defense attorney, who would seem to be well able to outfox the authorities…but there is zero evidence linking him to what looks like a crime.
After years go by, the case fades from the public’s memory, and becomes another unresolved mystery. Jane’s three children—Alex, Jeff, and Miranda—are raised by a man who may have murdered their mother – or not.
After more than twenty years, Jane Larkin’s remains are found., and the investigation begins anew. The three adult children are forced to choose sides. Are they with their father or against him? Is he guilty of murdering their mother?
The story spans several decades and is told by multiple narrators, including Jane (the mother). Landay did not disappoint: this is a terrific bit of suspenseful fiction and legal/family drama. I was hooked from the beginning and couldn’t stop reading! Landay’s latest effort is terrific and is highly recommended. Five stars.