From the publisher of Buried in a Good Book
A thriller writer who knows way more than anyone should about death and dismemberment
Her young daughter who’s more intrigued by dead bodies than she probably should be
An isolated cabin in the woods that’s probably-definitely-hiding something
The tiny mountain town that seems less than troubled by a sudden abundance of murders
Bestselling thriller writer Tess Harrow is almost at the end of her rope when she arrives with her teenage daughter at her grandfather’s rustic cabin in the woods. She hopes this will be a time for them to heal and bond after Tess’s recent divorce, but they’ve barely made it through the door when an explosion shakes the cabin. Suddenly it’s raining fish guts and…is that a human arm?
Tess was hardly convincing Gertie that a summer without Wi-Fi and running water would be an adventure. Now she’s thrust into a murder investigation, neighbors are saying they’ve spotted Bigfoot in the woods near her cabin, and the local sheriff is the spitting image of her character Detective Gabriel Gonzales-something he’s less than thrilled about. With so much more than her daughter’s summer plans at stake, it’s up to Tess to solve this case before anyone else gets hurt.
My review
What I enjoyed most about this book were the similarities between Tess’s writing world and the real one. The banter between her and the sheriff, as well as her reactions to the sheriff, had me laughing out loud. Overall, there’s a nice dose of humor throughout the book. I was a little disappointed in the ending because, while it came as a surprise, also forced me to suspend my disbelief a bit too much. Overall, a good read that’s fun and moves quickly.
FTC Full Disclosure: A review copy of this book was provided by its publisher.
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