A refreshing mystery with a likable heroine…
A tangled web of greed and murder unfolds against the backdrop of 1970’s New York, providing a cozy yet gritty setting for Janis’s intriguing debut mystery. Sarah Quinlee craved change, so she left her mundane life for a cramped Manhattan apartment. As she delved into her new job and rekindled her passion for sketching, a grisly murder throws her into the gritty world of crime-ridden New York. With danger lurking and secrets swirling, Sarah’s sketches attract attention from dangerous individuals as she races to solve the mystery at all costs. The story has a familiar, yet cleverly executed plot, with authentic characters and vivid settings. Sarah is a likable protagonist and her interactions with Detective Rian are filled with palpable chemistry. Janis takes her time in revealing clues and following Sarah’s investigation, but the payoff is worth the slow build. The resolution of the mystery is unexpected, logical, and satisfying. A low-key and refreshing take on the genre, sure to be enjoyed by mystery lovers.
To Sketch a Killer
Caryl Janis
Wild Rose Press
Pub date October 30, 2023
ISBN 978-1509251926
Price $18.99 (USD) Paperback, $3.99 Kindle edition
