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While Carol had no plans of involvement in another murder, she soon finds herself embroiled in a dangerously life-threatening situation. Author Karen Wilson will have you guessing "whodunit?" and unable to stop turning the pages of her suspenseful new mystery "Coyote Kill," which will leave the reader guessing right up to the end, when the killer's shocking profile is revealed. For an exciting and suspenseful tale, with strong characters, multiple murders, and a touch of romance, grab a copy of "Coyote Kill," winner of the 2008 Reader Views Reviewer Choice Award and Finalist in both Mystery/Suspense and Regional Fiction categories of the 2008 Next Generation Indie Book Awards!
Coyote Kill: A Carol Ward Mystery
Karen R. Wilson
iUniverse (2007)
ISBN 9780595442713
Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (2/08)
A good mystery is the perfect way to pass a rainy afternoon and they do not come much better than Karen R. Wilson’s “Coyote Kill.” Showcasing Carol Ward, a rather involuntary amateur sleuth, this fast-paced and thrilling story will take you for a roller-coaster ride you won’t forget quickly.
Carol Ward happens upon a grave and the killer’s calling card nearby – a tree decorated with the personal items stolen from the victim. After she starts to investigate the crime, she quickly realizes that the killer is watching her and definitely does not want her to discover his true identity. From a message written on her mirror to a boxed snake delivered to her, Carol is more and more aware that she’s in danger. She does not have many clues to help her in her quest, but she believes that the killer is wearing a long, waxed Australian coat and she also suspects that the crimes are somehow linked to rain. The trouble is that at least five people in her community wear such coats, and the rain is not an uncommon occurrence either.
When the weather forecast predicts rain again, Carol is alarmed about it, realizing that the killer is likely to strike again. And he does, this time much closer to Carol… Can she stop him on time or will she become his next victim?
Tightly written, with complex and believable characters, “Coyote Kill” is a riveting read. From the female bonding to the interesting and quite surprising profile of the killer, this book provides enough food for thought to make it interesting beyond the simple mystery level. There are touches of well-placed comic relief as well as some minor romance, which stays as an undercurrent throughout the story. I found the variety of very strong female characters particularly engaging. I would highly recommend this book to the mystery lovers of just about any age, particularly those who enjoy female sleuths and their adventures.
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