It takes awhile to realize that you're following 2 different story lines. Unfortunately, when you realize it, you discover they are unbelievable and very disappointing. Example, teenage girl has just escaped from from a psychopathic loon who beat her and while walking down a scenic, but somewhat deserted road comes upon a young boy, maybe 10 years old, sitting at a public bus stop playing a game on his phone, which she uses to call for help. Who let's a boy that age catch a public bus on a rural road. Maybe his mom was there off camera. This and many other scenes left me wondering what the heck was that all about.
I typically enjoy Harlan Coben stories, but not this one.