All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick

Monta Clare, Missouri, 1975. The Vietnam War is winding down, Muhammad Ali is fighting Joe Frazier, and girls in this small town keep vanishing. When a girl from a wealthy family is targeted, a local boy named Patch steps in and saves her.

The rescue costs him. It leaves heartache behind, and Patch and the people who love him soon learn how thin the gap is between a win and a disaster. As they hunt for answers, what they uncover may force them apart.

The book is a thriller that braids several strands together: a missing person mystery, a serial killer story and a love story, each given its own twist. It is set against a specific year in American history, and the period details sit close to the main plot.

The novel sits between dark and light. One side is obsession, the kind that lurks out of sight. The other is hope, which is bright enough to blind. Expect a story with real suspense and a strong emotional pull, where the people at its center matter as much as the crimes. It is a Read with Jenna book club pick.