All That Fall: A Gripping Psychological Thriller Novel - Perfect for Mystery Lovers & Book Club Discussions

I have never read a book, in any genre, that gave me a delightful experience quite like this: it was as if I was watching a jigsaw puzzle come together.Within the first few pages someone is killed, and from there we move from setting to setting, each with different characters giving us different points of view. At first, we don't know a lot about what's happening in any of the settings, but as we continue to shift back and forth between them, we learn more about each one, and, gradually, how they connect. For me, that's much of the joy of this book. It's a thriller, and there's plenty of great action, many of the characters are compelling, and the quality of the writing is high. But it's the way the strands come together that sets it apart for me, and earns it five stars.It's worth noting that I don't particularly enjoy "whodunnits," where we study one character at a time, learning sordid details about their lives, as we consider whether each might be the killer. I have trouble, in that kind of book, keeping all the details straight. But because in this book it's different stories in different places with different people that are gradually disclosed to be held together by a web of connections, I had no difficulty in keeping track of those connections as they were revealed.One other aspect is worth mentioning. The book is indicated to be part of the Emma Lawson Mysteries, suggesting it is the first in a series with Lawson as protagonist. She is a major character in this book, and I look forward to reading more books that feature her, but in All That Fall she's part of an eclectic ensemble cast, each one fascinating in their own right. The book's not about one person, but instead shows an assortment of people working individually and together toward common goals. If that's not what you're expecting, you could be disappointed, but I found it invigorating, innovative, and exciting.