The Heatwave is a sultry, slow-burn psychological thriller set in the heat of summer in Provence.

Pros: eerie atmosphere; tense feeling of being watched; chilling concept of loving and fearing your own child
Cons: the ex-husband is a complete ass (is anyone that much of a jerk?); tension builds very very slowly to the point that it loses some momentum and takes too long to "get to the point"

Ultimately, I feel that this was a well-written suspense novel - the setting and atmosphere complemented each other perfectly. However, I was left with some lingering questions, and the ending left me with a sinking feeling. That was likely the author's intention, but I didn't enjoy the feeling!