April, Joe Pickett's foster daughter, was tragically killed in a horrific murder and arson spree within the Joe Pickett series, though her story later takes a mysterious turn.
April's Tragic End
April's initial fate was a devastating one, deeply impacting the Pickett family.
- Killed in a Horrific Spree: April was killed in a brutal incident that involved both murder and arson.
- Timeline: This horrific event occurred approximately six years prior to the events depicted in the novel Below Zero.
The Lingering Mystery in "Below Zero"
Despite her confirmed death, April's story takes a perplexing and central role in the novel Below Zero, reigniting the grief and mystery surrounding her fate.
- Unsettling Phone Message: The book Below Zero begins with an unassuming, yet profoundly unsettling, phone message: "Tell Sherry April called."
- Impact on the Pickett Family: This message, received by Joe Pickett's oldest daughter, Sheridan (known as Sherry), shakes the entire Pickett family to their core. The possibility that April, who was presumed dead for six years, might still be alive or that this message is connected to the circumstances of her past death, creates significant tension and drives much of the narrative, highlighting the deep and lasting impact she had on them.
This lingering mystery surrounding April's death and the possibility of her survival highlights the deep impact she had on the Pickett family and the ongoing complexities of their lives.
