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Description: Do werewolves exist? That’s the question skeptical cryptozoologist Morgan Carter has to answer in the latest entry in this USA Today bestselling mystery series.
The discovery of a dead body along Bray Road in Wisconsin sparks rumors of The Beast of Bray Road, a werewolf-like creature that is said to inhabit the area.
The dead woman has been mutilated by some kind of large animal. The community is convinced that the legendary beast is not only real but responsible for this brutal killing. In an effort to prove them wrong, the police bring in cryptozoologist Morgan Carter, who soon finds that the mystery runs considerably deeper than whether or not one mythical predator is on the prowl.
Genre: Mystery - Cozy
Why I Picked This Book: I've read and really enjoyed the other books in the series so I was really looking forward to this one.
My Impression: I'm not a monster fan and I was a little nervous about the whole crypted thing when I started this series but this author never disappoints. I really love that Morgan isn't determined to prove the existence of whatever creature she's investigating is real but instead is coming from an objective point of view and looks at the evidence. And I love Newt - who doesn't love a giant dog sidekick?
Why I Picked This Book: I've read and really enjoyed the other books in the series so I was really looking forward to this one.
My Impression: I'm not a monster fan and I was a little nervous about the whole crypted thing when I started this series but this author never disappoints. I really love that Morgan isn't determined to prove the existence of whatever creature she's investigating is real but instead is coming from an objective point of view and looks at the evidence. And I love Newt - who doesn't love a giant dog sidekick?
The mystery was a good one and solidly built with some good twists. Morgan played a very active role and while she did go off on her own more than a few times I never felt she was in the too stupid to live territory. I did guess a twist or two but I enjoyed how everything came together. I also really liked the movement in Morgan's personal life and the direction the series seems to be going.
Even if you're not much of a monster fan this is a great mystery that isn't too cozy but isn't nightmare fuel either. I love the characters and the mysteries are very well done.
Would I Read More of this Series/Author? Absolutely! I'm looking forward to more in this series and I need to explore this author's backlist.
Would I Recommend this Book? I would! It would probably make more sense if read as part of the series, but it could be read as a standalone.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Would I Recommend this Book? I would! It would probably make more sense if read as part of the series, but it could be read as a standalone.
* I received this book in exchange for an honest review. As always my opinions and impressions are completely my own. *
Another series and author I've been wanting to read. Looks good.
ReplyDeleteGreat review! Sounds like a good series.
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I enjoyed the first few books in this series...but once again I've fallen behind. This one does sound fun, so I need to try and catch up. ;D
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really good read and series. I usually do find though that books as part of a series has more depth and brings more enjoyment when read within the series.
ReplyDeleteOoo, a cryptozoologist... I would love this series. Adding to my list now. Seanan McGuire has a fantastic series called InCryptid that you might enjoy.
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