A Life for a Life, Lynda McDaniel
A Life for a Life, Lynda McDaniel
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A Life for a Life
A Mystery Novel

Author: Lynda McDaniel

Narrator: Craig Benson, Julie Eccles

Unabridged: 7 hr 15 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/20/2024


Synopsis

“Five Stars! The tale immediately drew me in, into the town, into the intriguing mystery, and into the people. A real treat to read." ~Deb, Amazon Hall of Fame Top 100 Reviewer
Laurel Falls, N.C., 1985: I was done with being a crime reporter in Washington, D.C., tired of all the violence. So I packed up and moved to the small town of Laurel Falls, N.C. It looked like heaven to me—ancient mountains brimming with tall trees and songbirds, peace and quiet. Until I found the body.
The sheriff took the easy path, calling it a suicide. No way. I’d found that young woman, and I just knew she hadn’t taken her own life. I’d spent my whole career searching for the truth, and I wasn’t about to stop now. Trouble was, without my usual sources, how much of a murder investigation could I pull off?
But a special kid lived next door. Abit Bradshaw, a teenager struggling to find his rightful place in the world. Hey, I knew all about that. I’d never fitted in either, but eventually I’d found something I was good at. I figured he just needed a chance too.
And he got one when we teamed up to solve that crime. Along the way, we sure met some interesting characters—both bad and good. We had a plan, and we worked it hard to find that killer before we became the next victims.
Looking back, I should’ve known plans rarely pan out the way you think. ~Della Kincaid
If you love Jacqueline Winspear, Sue Grafton, and Cheryl Bradshaw (no relation to Abit Bradshaw that we know of), you're sure to enjoy the Appalachian Mountain Mysteries series.
Get it now—for the rich natural setting, colorful characters, and suspenseful investigations.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Laura on November 24, 2016

There’s nothing I love more in a mystery than a mixed bag of characters. They need to read as genuine, make mistakes, be flawed, and I don’t necessarily need to like them. They ned to evoke an emotional response from me. I also need the author to hide bread crumbs throughout her tale, keeping me busy......more

Goodreads review by Kathleen on December 08, 2016

Reporter, Della Kincaid, has decided to move from Washington, D.C to Laurel Falls, N.C for a simpler life. While walking in the woods she is surprised when a man runs past her saying that "there was a body". Della and her dog do come across a body of a young woman, a supposed suicide. Della does not......more

Goodreads review by Joan on October 15, 2016

This is the most satisfying mystery I have read in ages. I thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters are the strongest aspect of this novel and they are delightful. Della Kinkaid bought a small grocery store in rural Applachia, making a new life for herself. She'd been a high profile reporter in Washing......more

Goodreads review by J on June 12, 2021

I came across this book on book funnel and I am so glad I decided to give it a chance. Lynda McDaniel's writing is simplistic, yet she has the ability to suck you into the story in a way that keeps you reading long after you should be in bed. I read this book in two sittings and when I wasn't readin......more

Goodreads review by Sharon on October 12, 2016

Della Kincaid and her dog Jake, find the body of young woman in the woods surrounding her home in Laurel Falls, North Carolina. The woman is unknown to the members of the small town and the sheriff is sure that the woman committed suicide. Della and her friends are not so sure. Della, who now owns t......more