Good old Southern Gothic. I liked the mix of mystery, crime, and supernatural. One plot twist I saw coming; the other took me by surprise. I liked Charlotte's character although wondered how she managed to be brought in on police investigations as a New Yorker visiting Louisiana. Suitable rambling and spooky antebellum house, swamp, and gators. The romance between Charlotte and Noah - I didn't feel worked, but on the whole, I really liked the book, except for the ending, which was a bit too predictable and schmaltzy for me. When Charlotte had her visions or dreams, I thought the author did a great job with that. This is book #1 of a trilogy, which I'll certainly read.