Hanging by a Thread is a true companion novel in the Banished series. It offers a new mystery with new characters. We meet Clare who is a seamstress with a hidden talent. She can view your past just by touching at article of clothing. By doing something she loves, she puts herself in danger viewing things she has no desire to know. 
 While shopping for clothes to alter Clare stumbles across a denim jacket. After a rather nasty jolt from her psychometry, the jacket turns out to be a clue to a disappearance in town. Clare connects the jacket to it's victim, but this turns out to only be the beginning. In a town where perfection and power are everything, how deep will Clare have to dig to unravel all its mysteries? 
 Having read Littlefield's Aftertime series (adult series), I had no idea what to expect while going into this series. It's a lot lighter to read than her adult series. I didn't find myself connecting to the characters as much as I had hoped. I wish there was more background on Clare and her gift and how she dealt with it growing up. 
 I did enjoy the mystery of this novel. It was more straight forward and easier to figure out but it kept pace with the novel to keep me engaged. The romance was slow and sweet. It added just enough to make it seem genuine and not forced. 
 Overall, I found Hanging by a Thread a good addition to the Banished series. I hope we get to learn more about Clare and her gift of psychometry. This book should appeal to those mystery lovers who enjoy a dose of the paranormal.