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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
This book was my second Amazon First Reads choice for July and my first Debra Webb novel. I really enjoyed this one! It was steadily paced and kept you guessing as to who committed the murders from start to finish. Definitely looking forward to the next installment in this series!
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I read this on vacation and enjoyed the twisted tale with secrets and small-town issues. For those who have KindleUnlimited, both the ebook & audiobook are available.
When we meet crime analyst and deputy police chief Vera Boyett, she is in trouble. She heads up a special team that garnished national attention, but things went topsy-turvy and Vera will become the fall out guy. She’s backing her desk expecting the worst, when her sister calls. Some kids found the body of a woman in a cave on her family property.
I liked Vera, who held the siblings together after their mother died, but slowly we begin to see the cracks that formed. The local sheriff happens to be the boy who broke her heart and things turn interesting when more bodies are discovered.
The murder-mystery was twisty. We know some secrets, but it will take Vera and Sheriff to piece things together, because someone wants those secrets to remain buried. I liked the slow reveals, Vera’s quirky secrets, the growing suspense as Vera began piecing things together.
A solid start to the series. I am looking forward to seeing what the next Vera Boyett mystery novel brings. Part police procedural, part small-town family secrets and completely addictive, you’ll want to add this one if you enjoy Kendra Elliot. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
When we meet crime analyst and deputy police chief Vera Boyett, she is in trouble. She heads up a special team that garnished national attention, but things went topsy-turvy and Vera will become the fall out guy. She’s backing her desk expecting the worst, when her sister calls. Some kids found the body of a woman in a cave on her family property.
I liked Vera, who held the siblings together after their mother died, but slowly we begin to see the cracks that formed. The local sheriff happens to be the boy who broke her heart and things turn interesting when more bodies are discovered.
The murder-mystery was twisty. We know some secrets, but it will take Vera and Sheriff to piece things together, because someone wants those secrets to remain buried. I liked the slow reveals, Vera’s quirky secrets, the growing suspense as Vera began piecing things together.
A solid start to the series. I am looking forward to seeing what the next Vera Boyett mystery novel brings. Part police procedural, part small-town family secrets and completely addictive, you’ll want to add this one if you enjoy Kendra Elliot. This review was originally posted at Caffeinated Reviewer
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Slow start but thrilling ending. Felt like there were still a few loose ends but overall pretty entertaining.
This is a fantastic immersive mystery! The ending is really well done and one I did not see coming. I would highly recommend this to those who enjoy thrillers and mysteries with endings that you don't see coming! Special Thank You to Debra Webb, Thomas and Mercer and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.