Review
THE WELL-LAID TRAP by Kari Lee Townsend
The Second Wishville Mystery
Wishville's Summer WishFest is underway, but half-human, half-Dweller Lyra Wells senses an uneasy undercurrent. As Guardian of the Well it's Lyra's job to make sure the festivals run smoothly and the Well grants one wish. Doing so ensures peace between Elarion, world of the Dwellers, and Wishville, Vermont, whose residents no longer remember the existence of the underground world. But in the midst of the bunting and the sugar is something much more dangerous. A breach in Elarion that holds an entity bent on destruction, an elixir that seems to be causing miraculous recoveries, and a missing townsperson have Lyra, Police Chief Holden Thorn, and Chief Enforcer of Elarion Calderis working together to discover who is behind the plot and stop them before evil is released and the worlds begin to battle once more.
I continue to be entranced by Wishville and Elarion. The second Wishville Mystery brings a hidden danger to both worlds and tests our heroes even more. There are more secrets involved and what looks to be perfect we find isn't. People aren't what they seem. Fortunately, our triumvirate are up for the task aided by some good friends. I'm not a fan of love triangles in general, but, sometimes they work. The triangle with Lyra, Holden, and Calderis is one such time. Instead of sniping and desperation, this trio brings out the best in each other.
With the joys of a summer festival, the danger of a mysterious entity, and a whiff of treachery THE WELL-LAID TRAP is part cozy mystery, part fantasy, and all fun.
