Coyote Kill: A Carol Ward Mystery

by Karen R. Wilson

It's autumn in Michigan, and the leaves are dripping with color-blood red. A killer with a penchant for collecting souvenirs from his victims has struck three times, each following a torrential... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0595442714
• ISBN13: 9780595442713
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: iUniverse
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

I highly recommend

Karen Wilson has written a masterful mystery. She picks you up and plants you in middle of the far suburbs, somewhere between Ann Arbor, Lansing, and Flint, Mi. A place where folks are city sophisticated, but live on sprawling country farms with their horses, dogs and cats. Of course, a murder mystery is the central plot but the story keeps you turning pages with real world character development of her neighbors, BFF, and local officials. Add to that her strained relationship with her husband and handsome new neighbor and you've got everything the makings of a great book.

Engaging Mystery

Reviewed by Olivera Baumgartner-Jackson for Reader Views (2/08) A good mystery is the perfect way to pass a rainy afternoon and they do not come much better than Karen R. Wilson's "Coyote Kill." Showcasing Carol Ward, a rather involuntary amateur sleuth, this fast-paced and thrilling story will take you for a roller-coaster ride you won't forget quickly. Carol Ward happens upon a grave and the killer's calling card nearby - a tree decorated with the personal items stolen from the victim. After she starts to investigate the crime, she quickly realizes that the killer is watching her and definitely does not want her to discover his true identity. From a message written on her mirror to a boxed snake delivered to her, Carol is more and more aware that she's in danger. She does not have many clues to help her in her quest, but she believes that the killer is wearing a long, waxed Australian coat and she also suspects that the crimes are somehow linked to rain. The trouble is that at least five people in her community wear such coats, and the rain is not an uncommon occurrence either. When the weather forecast predicts rain again, Carol is alarmed about it, realizing that the killer is likely to strike again. And he does, this time much closer to Carol... Can she stop him on time or will she become his next victim? Tightly written, with complex and believable characters, "Coyote Kill" is a riveting read. From the female bonding to the interesting and quite surprising profile of the killer, this book provides enough food for thought to make it interesting beyond the simple mystery level. There are touches of well-placed comic relief as well as some minor romance, which stays as an undercurrent throughout the story. I found the variety of very strong female characters particularly engaging. I would highly recommend this book to the mystery lovers of just about any age, particularly those who enjoy female sleuths and their adventures.

TB

Ya gotta just love the spunky Carol Ward in this, the second, in a series of hopefully more to come mysteries. I laughed out loud a few times and it kept me guessing right up til the end. I look forward to the next!

Outstanding

I thought the book was very thrilling and kept me guessing until almost the very end. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who loves a good mystery. Once I started it I couldn't seem to put it down.