I don't agree completely with either Scribbling Scribe or George Barlin. Yes, in the interim, the community seems to be falling apart at the seams because of the gossip and lies that are being spread through social media; however, as the novel concludes, it seems that many of the characters are finding resolution and there is genuine hope that the community will be able to move on in a positive way. The main characters, for sure, all have hope ahead of them, and the side plots such as the moving of the police station even seem positive because the past has now been resolved and it as well as Chris Renn will not be there as a reminder. Ash is resolving his issue with George Barlin so there is hope that they, too, will move forward. When the major figures of the plot move on the community will have to look elsewhere for its chatter - as they no doubt have in the past. Evelyn Bay is a summer community, has been for years, and it will remain as such, but now with a more peaceful history and perhaps a new cast of characters coming forward to take the lead.