The Cache by Lauren Anne Davis

A small-town story of thievery, loyalty, love, and legacy, The Cache by Lauren Anne Davis is a character-driven dive into the epic dramas of everyday life. Navigating new adult responsibilities and unprecedented threats against his family, King is an intriguing lead in this fast-moving read, and things only get more interesting after Meagan walks into his pawn shop, guns blazing, seeking her missing jewels. As this book’s bizarre cast entangles together, their lives and personal histories come into detailed focus, new romances are unexpectedly sparked, and old feuds are finally put to rest. Though the premise is strong, and the characters intriguing, the heavy-handed execution of dialogue and narration can seem forced, which affects the story’s overall believability. Overall, however, this is a compelling story with a collection of relatable characters, mixing issues of contemporary life with the engrossing elements of a thriller.