By Tim Gleisner, Grand Rapids Public Library, Main
The Crows is the first mystery novel from local romance writer Maris Soule. The story follows P.J. Benson and her four-month-old Rhodesian Ridgeback, Baraka, as they get personally involved with a series of break-ins and murders that seem to point to Benson as the prime suspect.
The book starts with Benson finding a dying man in her house after returning from a walk with her dog. Homicide Detective, Wade Kingsley, begins to suspect that Benson may be involved in the murder, especially after a series of events keep her in the center of the mystery.
Part romance, part mystery with a dash of suspense, this book has enough twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. Set in rural West Michigan, local readers will enjoy glimpsing their region through the eyes of the characters.
