Which Sister by Jack Dane
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Back Alley Press
Source: Kindle
Find it at: Goodreads, Amazon
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Both had a reason…but which sister killed him?
Judith, the younger Rose sister, has always been more successful. After marrying Mark, her sister Katie’s former husband, she finally has it all. The perfect job, apartment, and relationship. The perfect life…until secrets about Mark come to light. Secrets worth killing over.
Katie couldn’t be a more total opposite. After her alcoholism ended her marriage, her life began to spiral. And when Mark seeks full custody of their young daughter, Katie has nothing left to lose.
So when Mark goes missing in Central Park, all eyes turn to the Rose sisters. Both have a reason to kill Mark–and both have something to hide.
As the police begin to dig into the sisters and their bitter feud, two facts become Someone is guilty, and no one can be trusted.
Only one question remains…which sister is a killer?
About the author:
Jack Dane writes thrillers and psychological fiction set largely in New York City, where he lives. When he’s not writing, he enjoys visiting jazz clubs, taking long people-watching walks in the park, and exploring the city by night, AS a result,he often finds inspiration for his next book.
Get a FREE copy of his psychological thriller novella The Weekend Trip by visiting jackdanebooks.com.
Which Sister Review:
Twisty but Underdeveloped
Having read most of Jack Dane’s books, I know how gripping the author’s work can be. Which Sister has its moments, but it doesn’t quite hit the heights of his best stuff.
What Works:
Dane still delivers those signature twists that catch you completely off guard. The climax packs genuine surprises that make the read worthwhile. Katie works well as the lead; her fractured memory and uncertainty about her own actions create real tension. You feel her confusion deeply. Similarly, Judith and Mark also bring interesting energy, with Dane writing them as distinct individuals rather than simple foils.
What Falls Short:
The opening feels jarring, like walking into a movie halfway through. There’s so much history between these three characters already, but we get dropped into the middle without proper buildup. It’s tough to connect with anyone or really care about their stakes when you’re playing catch-up from page one.
Katie’s chapters also get repetitive. She keeps waking up with no memory, fighting drinking urges. While the author handles the alcohol struggle authentically, these loops don’t actually push the plot forward. You start feeling stuck alongside her rather than propelled toward answers.
Verdict:
Which Sister offers enough twists and solid character work to satisfy existing Dane fans, but the fragmented structure and repetitive middle keep it from ranking among his stronger efforts. New readers should definitely start elsewhere in his bibliography as this isn’t the introduction his talent deserves.
Perfect for:
Jack Dane completists and readers who enjoy unreliable narrators with memory gaps.
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