Wolf Bog
by Leslie Wheeler
July 1-31, 2022 Virtual Book Tour
Synopsis:
It’s August in the Berkshires, and the area is suffering from a terrible drought. As wetlands dry up, the perfectly preserved body of a local man, missing for forty years, is discovered in Wolf Bog by a group of hikers that includes Kathryn Stinson. Who was he and what was his relationship with close friend Charlotte Hinckley, also on the hike, that would make Charlotte become distraught and blame herself for his death? Kathryn’s search for answers leads her to the discovery of fabulous parties held at the mansion up the hill from her rental house, where local teenagers like the deceased mingled with the offspring of the wealthy. Other questions dog the arrival of a woman claiming to be the daughter Charlotte gave up for adoption long ago. But is she really Charlotte’s daughter, and if not, what’s her game? Once again, Kathryn’s quest for the truth puts her in grave danger.
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MY REVIEW
I had a lot of fun trying to play amateur sleuth along with the author’s character, Kathryn. She sure liked to stick her nose in where it didn’t belong and put herself in sticky situations. I echoed some of her friend’s sentiments that she was going to get hurt or maybe even killed. Her genuine need to solve the mystery and protect those she cared about endeared her to me. Friends like Kathryn are few and far between and we could all use one.
As for the mystery. I’d say there were several different ones and Kathryn dug into all of them. To me, it seemed like she got better at questioning people and deducing their responses as the story went on. Which, again, had me worried for her.
It was especially nice that the author left me with no clue who was really doing what. Often, I have a clear idea who the bad guys are. Not so with Wolf Bog. I played the game…I knew who it was, and then switched my guess to someone else. Did it several times and it made me turn those pages faster to find out if any of my suspects were the culprit.
Fun. Entertaining characters. Twisty plot. All the ingredients to earn Leslie Wheeler and Wolf Bog 4 STARS from this amateur sleuth.
4 STARS
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Praise for Wolf Bog:
“Wheeler’s deep sense of place—the Berkshires—illuminates a deftly woven plot and a quirky cast of characters that will keep you glued to the pages until the last stunning revelation. It’s always a pleasure to be in the hands of a pro.”
“When a long-lost teenager turns up dead, a cold case turns into hot murder. A deliciously intriguing Berkshire mystery.”
Book Details:
Genre: Mystery/Amateur Sleuth/Suspense
Published by: Encircle Publishing Publication Date: July 6, 2022 Number of Pages: 336 ISBN: 164599385X (ISBN-13: 978-1645993858) Series: A Berkshire Hilltown Mystery, #3
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Author Leslie Wheeler:
An award-winning author of books about American history and biographies, Leslie Wheeler has written two mystery series. Her Berkshire Hilltown Mysteries launched with Rattlesnake Hill and continue with Shuntoll Road and Wolf Bog. Her Miranda Lewis Living History Mysteries debuted with Murder at Plimoth Plantation and continue with Murder at Gettysburg and Murder at Spouters Point. Her mystery short stories have appeared in numerous anthologies. Leslie is a member of Mystery Writers of America and Sisters in Crime, and a founding member of the New England Crime Bake Committee. She divides her time between Cambridge, Massachusetts, and the Berkshires, where she writes in a house overlooking a pond.
Catch Up With Leslie: www.LeslieWheeler.com Goodreads BookBub – @lesliewheeler1 Twitter – @Leslie_Wheeler Facebook – @LeslieWheelerAuthor
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Great review! This sounds like a fun read!
I agree that it’s a great review, Wendy. I feel that Laura, the reviewer, really got what I was trying to do with keeping readers in suspense until the end. I’m also delighted that she liked my main character, Kathryn, as well as the supporting cast. Thanks for a thoughtful review, Laura!
Thanks so much for your excellent and detailed review of Wolf Bog, Laura, you really “got” what I was trying to do with keeping readers guessing, and I’m glad you liked my main character, Kathryn Stinson, and the supporting cast. Thanks again, for a thoughtful review!