When I was in high school, my mom discussed “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt (Alfred A. Knopf, 1992) with me more than any other novel. It was first published 30 years ago, so I’m not sure why it is being sold at my local Target today (on an endcap for a cashier, no less). Basically, the novel is an inverted detective story that takes place at an elite liberal arts college in Vermont. If you’ve ever wondered if people really get away with murder, read this book and know the guilt murderers endure never leaves them. Murder is a double-edged sword that ends in tragedy for everyone involved.
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