Catriona McPherson
4 SeriesCatriona McPherson is a Scottish author known for her mystery and thriller novels, including the Dandy Gilver series. She holds an MA in English Language and Linguistics and a Ph.D. in semantics from Edinburgh University. McPherson transitioned from an academic path to a successful writing career, now residing in Davis, California.
In "As She Left It" by Catriona McPherson, Opal Jones returns to her childhood home after her mother's death and finds herself stepping back in time. The familiar faces of Mote Street are unchanged, yet a decade-old tragedy lingers: Margaret Reid's grandson, Craig, vanished without a trace. As Opal reconnects with the neighborhood, she uncovers disturbing secrets about those she once considered friends. Her own dark past resurfaces, intertwining with the mystery of Craig's disappearance. Opal must confront these hidden truths as she navigates the sorrow and shame embedded in the community.
