I like Cornelia Read’s writing and A Field of Darkness
was her first book. I bought it at a book sale and enjoyed the cop
investigation murder mystery thriller. Madeline Dare was a debutante, now
married to Dean (yes, she loves him), but feels stuck in podunk Syracuse. She
hates the cold, the town, and wants to escape. Visions of being a real
journalist clash with her current life at a small town paper. But, an old
mystery resurfaces and it might involve her New York city cousin,
Lapthorne – possible gay bon vivant, or lecherous killer of young girls? You
decide?
Old dog tags surface. There’s still someone alive from the
local fall fair. Girls were killed, but the killer never found or charged.
Madeline digs deeper and other girls are dead. Who to believe? Is
there a local dirty cop? What about her journalist boss? Lots of
suspects, lots of dirt, and Madeline’s husband Dean is out of town and worried
about her. Does she and her best friend Ellis get in too deep? It seems that
everyone Madeline is connected with seems to die. Not looking good for
the home team.
A Field of Darkness is well written and pulls
together the clues to lead you and Madeline to the killer. Hope it’s not
too late!!
Great review on what appears a good read.
ReplyDeleteHope her writing dosen't stop at one book.
Enjoy your week.
Yvonne.
Actually I have read others, so yes she is having success
DeleteDon't connect with anyone named Madeline..check!
ReplyDeleteLesson learned
DeleteThese kinds of books keep me up all night, LOL. Always trying to figure out who can have done it, etc., and always usually surprised by how the book ends.
ReplyDeletebetty
Always good if there is a reasonable twist
DeleteOh my. Sounds like one to keep you guessing.
ReplyDeleteThe author is solid in her plot line
DeleteI always look for new book to read out and this one have my attention as I really like the plot shared by you. Thank you for sharing the review, I am going to get my copy soon
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