Easy Mark by Shannon Baker
Series Name: Kate Fox Mystery #4
Genre: Traditional
Release: August 10, 2021
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Acclaimed author Shannon Baker returns with Easy Mark, the fourth novel in the Kate Fox Mystery Series.

With her ex-husband, Ted, working nearby in an adjoining county, Kate Fox is eager to prove she’s the better sheriff. And when the less-than-popular ex-foreman of a local ranch is found dead, Kate gets the opportunity she’s been looking for.

But as it turns out, the case hits a little too close to home. The dead man’s body is discovered in Kate’s brother Jeremy’s truck—and her brother is missing. Evidence left at the crime scene leads Ted to suspect the ranch’s new foreman, but Kate isn’t convinced he’s responsible for the crime.

Kate dives into her own investigation. But the mystery only deepens when a herd of horses disappears and threatening strangers are seen in the Sandhills. It seems like everyone close to the ex-foreman has secrets to hide and reasons to kill—including Jeremy.

As Kate races to eliminate suspects, a shocking realization leads her to the truth. But is she too late to prevent the next murder?

Dru’s Short Musing:
A non-stop and action-packed drama where the pacing ratcheted up a notch with each chapter read. The author did a great job with the backdrop visuals as it set the stage for a well-written mystery where the suspects were few, but it was the ministration of Kate’s determination to uncover clues that would lead to the apprehension of the killer. Once again, Kate’s large family has a role in this intriguing tale as well as residents of Sandhills, including an ex and his new wife. There were a few surprises that caused me to rethink which way I was leaning but then the author pulled another one that kept me in the game. Engaging dialogue, visually descriptive narrative, and the pursuit of justice parlayed into a no-holds barred drama that left me wanting more adventures with Kate Fox. Overall, this was a terrific read.

FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the author.