Death by Revelation
by K.M. Wood
294 pages· 2013
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A writer’s obsession leads to revenge in this debut mystery novel…
Wood offers an engaging tale of fixation, retribution, and family riddles. She deftly weaves together a layered mystery, starting with a suicide that leads to missing manuscripts, mysterious packages, and several tragic deaths…In a quirky and arresting cast, the moody ocean, shadowy hills, and fickle weather of California make the setting one of Wood’s best supporting characters. Gloomy mornings and punishing rains reflect the heaviness found in much of the narrative.
The gripping mystery’s reveal is handled splendidly, following a delicate dance of prodding questions and half answers. It provides closure without a clichéd fairy-tale ending, underscoring the reality of a world that encompasses grayness and moral ambiguity.
A well-plotted tale about family secrets with a plethora of suspense and intrigue.
Selected by Kirkus Indie editors to be featured in the January 1, 2017 issue of Kirkus Reviews.
A writer’s obsession leads to revenge in this debut mystery novel…
Wood offers an engaging tale of fixation, retribution, and family riddles. She deftly weaves together a layered mystery, starting with a suicide that leads to missing manuscripts, mysterious packages, and several tragic deaths…In a quirky and arresting cast, the moody ocean, shadowy hills, and fickle weather of California make the setting one of Wood’s best supporting characters. Gloomy mornings and punishing rains reflect the heaviness found in much of the narrative.
The gripping mystery’s reveal is handled splendidly, following a delicate dance of prodding questions and half answers. It provides closure without a clichéd fairy-tale ending, underscoring the reality of a world that encompasses grayness and moral ambiguity.
A well-plotted tale about family secrets with a plethora of suspense and intrigue.
Selected by Kirkus Indie editors to be featured in the January 1, 2017 issue of Kirkus Reviews.
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