Have read several other books in this serious and it was nice to go back to the beginning and see how the judge started out. Liked the concept of women getting together and doing such a huge project like building a house for others. It shows compassion, ability and community. Liked the story line showing how the act of incest can destroy a young life in so many different ways. Also shows conflicts within a family and how acting out can be overdone and cause damage. Very enjoyable. Look forward to reading more in this series.