What Now? by Joyce V. Harrison (Book Review #1989)

*What Now?* by Joyce V. Harrison is a poignant and suspenseful journey of self-discovery, where the past collides with the present in unexpected ways. The story centers around 24-year-old Dylan Ryker, who, after the death of his father, discovers a matchbook hidden in a drawer—one that may hold the key to his identity and the long-lost mystery of his birth mother. The matchbook, from a bar called the Blue Flamingo, leads Dylan on a journey from Chicago to a small village in the Florida Panhandle, where he takes a job working for the bar’s owner, Rita Cornwall.

As Dylan delves deeper into his search for answers, he becomes increasingly entangled in a web of secrets. Rita Cornwall seems to hold the key to his past, but her reluctance to reveal what she knows only adds to the mystery. Along the way, Dylan faces mounting dangers—threatened by a local troublemaker and warned by a religious fanatic about his growing interest in the man’s daughter. These conflicts propel Dylan toward the truth, but it is not the resolution he expected.

Harrison’s novel is a gripping exploration of identity, the ties that bind us, and the unpredictable paths that lead to self-realization. Dylan’s quest for answers forces him to confront uncomfortable truths, testing not only his understanding of where he came from but also where he is headed. *What Now?* keeps readers hooked with its rich character development, suspenseful twists, and exploration of fate, family, and the choices that shape our lives.

Written by Jeyran Main

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