Lauren Scott looked forward to a peaceful stay at Scrub Island, away from the prying eyes of the media. She looked forward to engaging in what made her happy: sailing, playing tennis, and having a good time with her friends. All this was interrupted when a text message from her attorney notified her about the Treasury Department’s inquiry into her ex-husband’s (Erik Reisman's) finances. When Lauren arrived in Florida, the condition of her house alerted her to the fact that she was a marked person. Until she fled to Scrub Island, she had only been able to trust Nick and Felicia, former CIA operatives, whom she believed would finally put all the matter to rest. This time, the stakes are higher, as everyone seems to be hunting for a list that Erik allegedly kept, which they are all convinced Lauren must be keeping. Check out One Way Out by Tim Smith for a vivid account of how this list endangers the lives of Lauren and her closest friends. Tim has built the storyline of this novel on suspense, introducing several cliffhangers at different parts of the storyline. This maintained my attention throughout my reading experiences. I constantly tried guessing whether the list existed in the first place and what connection Lauren might have had with it, especially after being exonerated by the authorities of any guilt involving her ex-husband. Tim’s ability to maintain my curiosity without creating huge gaps in the storyline is what I liked the most about this book. The book highlights betrayal, blackmail, and manipulation as some of the vices that characterize human relationships. The author shows how people, no matter how friendly or close they may seem to us, do not always have the best intentions in their engagements with us. Tim equally foregrounds how one’s actions could have a permanent detrimental impact on the living, even long after they’re dead. It was quite scary to imagine the consequences that the contents of the alleged list would have if they were exposed. By employing vivid descriptions that enhance mental imagery, Tim has shown how society does not always have to be hinged on a “good guys always win” mentality to move forward. Without revealing spoilers, it was more fulfilling to read how both sides of a conflict can be content without causing much harm to either side. I also admired Lauren’s forgiving attitude, which was always quick to empathize with everyone who seemed vengeful against her for what her husband did to them. This book is exceptionally well edited, as I found no grammatical errors. I recommend it to lovers of crime fiction novels, especially those premised on mystery and detective work.