The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill
I enjoyed Gentill’s novel The Woman in the Library, so I was excited to get my hands on this one. Although I wouldn’t say I liked it as much, I still enjoyed it. I liked The brother-sister dynamic between Theo and Gus, Horse (no spoilers), and plot elements (who doesn’t love conspiracy theories, the crazy lives of authors, and murder?).
I didn’t love the pace (too slow for me) and Theo’s stupid choices. I mean, I know she’s only 22, but COME ON!
Overall, I enjoyed this novel. It’s a suitable quick read with a somewhat intriguing mystery. Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for the copy.
The Lake of Lost Girls by Katherine Greene
f you love true crime podcasts, unsolved murders, and a protagonist with a ton of baggage (none of it her doing), then you’ll love this novel.
Lindsey Fadley was only 10 years old when her sister Jessica disappeared, and she’s always felt guilty; she WAS the last person to see her. And now, years later, human remains have been found in Doll’s Eye Lake, the same lake where her sister was last seen. Lindsey’s past has literally come back to haunt her in the form of reporters harassing her for information, an old boyfriend that may have ulterior motives and memories that seem nothing but unreliable.
At first, I found this novel VERY predictable. I figured out a guilty party within the first 30 pages. However, there was a twist that made the plot redeemable and, in fact, quite intriguing. I did find Lindesy gullible to the point of annoying; however, the other aspects of Greene’s writing keep me engaged. Overall, it is an engaging mystery. I will be reading more of Greene’s writing.
This novel will be available to purchase in November 2024
Thank you to Crooked Lane and Netgalley for the free copy.
Ink And Spine 