Review
THE WELL-PLACED LIE by Kari Lee Townsend
The Fourth Wishville Mystery
Winter has arrived in Wishville, Vermont and with it Winter WishFest. Lanterns glow, cozy scents of cinnamon and pine fill the air, and fresh fallen snow makes a delightful picture, but something is off. Opening night turns tragic when lead caroler Violet Snowe suddenly collapses. If a heart attack during WishFest wasn't bad enough, it turns out that Violet was actually murdered. Did the killer truly mean to kill Violet or was Festival Chair Lyra Wells the intended victim? Multiple vendors are also reporting missing money. Is there a thief and a murderer? Are the crimes related? Lyra must uncover secrets and lies and trust in her friends to keep Wishville safe.
The fourth Wishville Mystery is a lot more serious than previous books in the series with a dark undertone that pervades it. While there is some humor, there's a fragile quality, a tenseness that exists. Lyra and Thorn's date night, Vex's snarky comments, enjoying festival events, all cozy activities showing warmth and friendship, but there's an unnerving sense of danger and the feeling that something could go irrevocably wrong.
In THE WELL-PLACED LIE people are not who they seem. Some act out of desperation, some out of greed. Some are cunning and patient, others feel they've waited too long. Some, Lyra, Lulu, and even Calderis included, can act rashly. Family, friendship, and love all play pivotal roles. I was anxious for, not only Lyra, but Holden, Calderis, and Lulu. I was grateful for Vex and Fenrin and pleased to watch the Wellies in action. I really appreciate the calculated plotting of the series arc. There are some stunning surprises!
THE WELL-PLACED LIE will have your heart in your throat as dark danger surrounds the Winter WishFest.
Awesome. Thanks so much. So glad you liked it!
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