Tell Me No Lies (DS)
Written by Lynn Chandler Willis
Narrated by Rachael Warren
4.5/5
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Lynn Chandler Willis
Lynn Chandler Willis, a life-long North Carolinian, has worked in the corporate world, the television industry, and owned a small-town newspaper (much like Ava Logan). Her novel, a Shamus Award finalist, Wink of an Eye, won the SMP/PWA Best 1st PI Novel competition, making her the first woman in a decade to win the national contest. Her debut novel, The Rising, won the Grace Award for Excellence in Faith-based Fiction.
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Reviews for Tell Me No Lies (DS)
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- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Ava Logan is a widowed young mother of two - twelve-year-old Emma and fifteen-year-old Cole. She lives in Jackson Creek, North Carolina, deep in the Appalachian Mountains, and owns the town's newspaper, The Jackson Creek Chronicle. Her husband Tommy was a police officer killed in the line of duty and she's doing her best to care for her family and eke out a living.She's also taking care of Ivy Givens, daughter of her friend Trish, who needed an evening away from the toddler. When Ava arrives at Trish's trailer to return Ivy she comes across a horrific scene: the body of her friend, or at least what's left of her. When the police arrive, headed by Sheriff Grayson Ridge, everyone goes through the motions: when did you last see her, how long have you had Ivy, did she tell you who she was seeing, etc. It's not what Ava ever wanted her kids to go through and it puts her in a precarious position. As the editor of the newspaper she knows the people have a right to know what's going on; but as a witness she has a duty to keep certain facts to herself.But as in any small town, news gets around and people are afraid there's a serial killer on the loose. It doesn't help that it's also an election year and Ridge's opponent, Ed Stinger, is purposely trying to cause a stir and get him ousted, not only using the murder but asking Ava to look into the poaching of ginseng (a big market) and use both to his advantage. With Ed being a big advertiser with his real estate business, she has no choice but to agree. She soon learns more facts about the poaching and wonders if it might have anything to do with the murder.Yet she also has problems with her feelings for Ridge - he was her husband's partner ten years ago when Tommy was murdered and Ridge was on vacation that day leaving Tommy alone. She can't seem to separate the guilt from her feelings for Ridge, leaving things complicated. But while she thinks she has a handle on her emotions and can ride everything out, what she doesn't count on is that Trish's killer isn't finished yet, and she's next on the agenda...I cannot convey how much I enjoyed this book. While the Appalachians took a back seat in the story, it doesn't matter. What does matter is the characterization, and this Ms. Willis does beautifully. She can create characters that have character; people who have real emotions and pull you deep into the story she is weaving. This is the first book in a new series, and as such, is only a prelude of what I hope will be a long one. Ava Logan is a strong independent woman who loves her children and more than that: she has the capability to spread that love to others, and that love is shown in the people around her and their reaction to her; including her taking into her home a toddler who has suddenly become an orphan.We are given snippets throughout the book of her past and how it has shaped her life thus far, and this is important as it not only shows us who she is, but her strengths and weaknesses. It makes her human. But Ms. Willis does not stop there. She gives a genuineness to the characters in the book, too: Cole, Emma, Doretha and Ridge. These are the people most important to her, and they are given a feeling of believability in their own right.I mention these because without them a book is weak; you can only take it so far with a great plot if you have weak characterization. Which brings us to the plot, which is very good indeed. There are a few subplots, but also several red herrings (which I leave to you to discover yourself). What seems tied together isn't, and what seems irrelevant may not be so in the end. There is a sadness tied in, and there was a point (I will admit) that I found tears in my eyes for loss, for hurt, for sadness itself. The discovery of the murderer was a surprise, as well it should be, and you would do yourself a favor to read this. Highly recommended.
- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was a great book as it grabs you right at the beginning starting with the murder of Ava's friend and doesn't let go of you until the end. Ava is babysitting her friend's toddler daughter and goes to drop her off the next morning and finds her dead. That's the opening of the book. Ava does not know who Trish went out with and she does not know who Trish has been seeing or if she has been seeing anyone.Ava is the owner and editor of the small town local newspaper where she lives. Not only is Trish's murder investigation going on. There is a poacher loose and he or she is digging up people's ginseng and is selling it. Apparently, ginseng is worth a lot of money. Money that people will kill for. Ava gets involved in this investigation and pretty soon, someone is shooting at her.While there were not a lot of suspects in this book, I had my eye one person. The jaw dropping ending in this book is certainly enough to make me want more. As this is the first in the series for the Ava Logan mysteries, I think this book promises a lot to look forward to. Thanks to Henery Press for approving my request and to Net Galley for providing me with a free e-galley in exchange for an honest review.