It Takes 1 Second - by Miya J Keetch (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Senior Evie Baker suddenly disappears one night in Bear Lake Valley, Idaho but no one seems worried. In fact, the sheriff and her parents write her off as a runaway. But, Carter Miller knows something is up... And he's right to be worried because a few days later, she is found at the county reservoir. Dead.

The police soon point fingers at 17-year-old Carter, but he knows things they don't. He knows what goes on in the Baker's residence.

Follow Carter as he reveals that Evie's death is just a smaller piece of a much bigger puzzle, intertwined with several tragedies---including his missing father's.

Review Quotes

"This book is absolutely wonderful.

I'll have to admit, at first, I thought that this book may not have been the one for me. I might have rated it 3 stars at that point, because it was good, but not good enough for a 5 star rating (Sorry Miya, but that's how I am with mysteries). But it was. It really was. It got to me. It was so emotional. Everything Carter and Evie and every single other character felt, it was all too real. It was so easy to connect with the characters and understand them. Even the murderers and the bad guys who did bad things, some of them did it for reasons and I was able to see that and really feel why most people did what they did.

The way Carter loves Evie is so beautiful. They needed each other and they completed each other, and seeing that through both of their perspectives was absolutely heartbreaking, yet beautiful. Their love was just so pure and so meaningful, and I don't think I'll ever stop thinking about it.

As Carter broke down, I broke down with him. As he was excited, I felt the exact same. The same goes for Evie. Miya did SO GOOD at explaining and showcasing their personalities and how much they truly mean to each other, and that's something that is hard to find in books.

I never cry when I read books, but I sobbed so hard when I got to certain parts in this one. It was all just so meaningful, and I couldn't help but sympathize and relate to the feelings they felt. Miya wrote it all down so beautifully, but it wasn't too overpowering. It was all so raw and honest, but not to the point where it was choppy. It was just perfect writing in the end, and it was incredible.

Finally, the message. IT1S's message is so important, and as you read it, you'll understand it even more. I LOVE that Miya is sharing this through the story and I just think it's so wonderful.

Thank you so much for writing this book, Miya, the story you needed to share was beautiful and I think all of us need to hear it too