A haunted mystery with two storylines that eventually connect. I was a little interested in the beginning but it didn’t last too long. One positive thA haunted mystery with two storylines that eventually connect. I was a little interested in the beginning but it didn’t last too long. One positive thing I can say is that it was a little bit creepy without it being actually scary. But the plot and the characters were rather bland. ...more
Although compellingly written with an intriguing premise, I just do not enjoy crime/thrillers/mysteries. I find them too dark and depressing. This wasAlthough compellingly written with an intriguing premise, I just do not enjoy crime/thrillers/mysteries. I find them too dark and depressing. This was no exception. I thought the author did an excellent job of portraying how parents would deal with such a horrible dilemma. And I was interested in discovering what actually happened. I wasn’t much impressed with how the novel concluded even though I give it credit for catching me by surprise. ...more
Life is good for the Linder family. They are a hardworking, honest family thriving on their prosperous ranch outside of the small town of Rose, KansasLife is good for the Linder family. They are a hardworking, honest family thriving on their prosperous ranch outside of the small town of Rose, Kansas. Suddenly tragedy strikes when their eldest son is murdered. This type of crime is non-existent in their hometown and it rocks the small community to its core. Much of the story is told from the perspective of Jody, the victim’s only child. Enthralling and imaginative, The Scent of Rain and Lightning was a pleasure to read....more
One of the best reads of the year for me. I read very few mysteries, but I had heard good things about this one. I got completely wrapped up in the stOne of the best reads of the year for me. I read very few mysteries, but I had heard good things about this one. I got completely wrapped up in the story and the characters. Highly recommended. ...more
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