Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram – Review by Katie Turner

Under Jackson Bridge: A thriller by Susan Specht Oram
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Under Jackson Bridge by Susan Specht Oram is a riveting thriller that I could not put down. Irena Fishbone is trying to keep peace with her boyfriend Buzz and her ex-husband Jack, particularly for the sake of her daughter Kelly, but also because she cannot bring herself to hate her ex. He drives her a little crazy- choosing materialistic objects he can’t afford over saving their marriage, and his lack of financial support after divorce- but she clearly still cares for him and acknowledges his importance in their daughter’s life.

When several friends gather for a celebratory boating trip for Craig, Jack and Irena both end up in the ice-cold waters but only Irena is rescued. Everyone is either searching or keeping an eye out for Jack, but all they seem to find are strange clues, leading Irena and Kelly to believe he is still out there somewhere despite not recovering a body in the water. Did he make it out of the water that evening or did the sea take him?

If you enjoy a fast-paced thriller that will keep you guessing, you should definitely give this story a chance! This was my first story by this author, and I will be keeping an eye out for more.

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