Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Six top Midwestern mysteries

Nicole Baart is the mother of five children from four different countries. The cofounder of a nonprofit organization, One Body One Hope, she lives in a small town in Iowa. Her novels including You Were Always Mine, Little Broken Things, The Beautiful Daughters, and the newly released Everything We Didn’t Say.

At CrimeReads Baart tagged six top "mysteries set in and written by fantastic Midwestern authors," including:
This Is How I Lied by Heather Gudenkauf

Heather Gudenkauf is a household name in the Midwest and rightfully so. Her mysteries have been holding us in thrall for well over a decade, beginning with her commanding debut The Weight of Silence. Her most recent offering, This Is How I Lied, continues in her tradition of marrying authentic, lovable characters and complicated, small town settings with twisty mysteries that pack a memorable punch. A twenty-five year old mystery and a cast of shady characters keep the pages flying by until the explosive—and unexpected—conclusion.
Read about another entry on the list.

The Page 69 Test: This Is How I Lied.

--Marshal Zeringue