Small-town secrets run deep in 1980s Glenmere, Saskatchewan. How long will they stay buried? Lisa Adair’s The Cache Box: The Glenmere Box Mysteries is the third installment in a compelling mystery series set in the quaint town of Glenmere, Saskatchewan. Filled with small-town tension and retro charm, the novel follows Officer Jeffrey Hanson, a man weary of routine police work but eager to prove himself and make it big. A slew of armed robberies in town finally gives him the opportunity he’s been waiting for, but the investigation becomes increasingly complicated with the interference of teenager Amy Young and her desire for a relationship with her criminal father, the primary suspect in the case. In a town this tight-knit, every secret has collateral damage. Adair transports readers back in time with her expert attention to historical detail. From elaborate descriptions of cars and clothing to the rhythms of small-town life, the novel vividly recreates Saskatchewan in the 1980s. The setting feels both nostalgic and claustrophobic, capturing the reality of a town where privacy is nearly impossible. Action scenes are particularly effective, with Adair’s descriptive writing lending tension and immediacy to key moments. The mystery unfolds steadily as Hanson begins to question whether the evidence truly points to the right suspect, illuminating the uneasy space between instinct and certainty. Will Officer Hanson uncover the truth, or simply convince himself he already has? Fans of crime fiction and small-town procedurals will enjoy following the investigation and piecing together the clues alongside him. At times, however, the novel struggles to maintain cohesion within its multi-perspective structure. Characters are occasionally reintroduced despite already being established, which can disrupt the narrative flow and create repetition. While several characters are given individual conflicts and emotional stakes, some of these arcs feel underdeveloped and do not reach particularly meaningful conclusions. Dialogue can also read as somewhat stiff or overly formal in places, which occasionally distances the reader from the emotional weight of certain scenes. Even so, Adair’s strongest asset remains the world of Glenmere itself. The novel succeeds in creating a vivid snapshot of small-town Saskatchewan during the 1980s, grounding its mystery in a setting that feels distinct and carefully observed. While the story follows a familiar crime procedural framework, the historical backdrop gives it an added layer of charm and personality. For readers looking for an accessible, nostalgia-driven mystery with a strong sense of place, The Cache Box offers an engaging return to Glenmere. A gripping blend of crime and suspense, this installment stands as a solid addition to the series and leaves readers eager to see where the story goes next. In Adair’s latest atmospheric whodunnit, the truth hides in plain sight—and uncovering it may leave Glenmere changed forever. —CANREADS BOOK REVIEW Published by Books by Lisa Adair www.booksbylisaadair.com Instagram: @booksbylisaadair Facebook: Books by Lisa Adair