The perfect light mystery for a cozy afternoon!
Ever since coming to live with her aunt on a quaint horse ranch years earlier, Vivian Anderson has never doubted her desire to devote her life to caring for these majestic animals. Fresh out of veterinarian school with a solid job offer already on the table, Vivian is feeling content with the trajectory of her equine-centric life. She enjoys a close relationship with her aunt Abby and other folks in her close-knit community. Soon enough, however, the happy days at the Silver Tree Ranch are threatened when a shocking murder calls all of her friendly and not-so-friendly relationships into question. There is a connection, of that Vivian is sure, but who to trust is another issue altogether. Can she figure it out before more tragedy unfolds?
Catch Handle, the debut novel by Alison O’Mara, is a well-crafted cozy mystery that offers an exquisite glimpse into the fulfilling life of equine care. The novel has a smart plot that is guided along by a cast of likable characters in a unique, rustic setting. Gripping story aside, the most notable feature in this clever novel is the author’s inmate love of animals. The care and awe with which she describes all sorts of animals, including their behaviors and peculiar quirks, is heartwarming and speaks from passionate experience. The plot is briskly paced with just the right amount of suspense or detail added at the perfect moment. There is no doubt that Alison O’Mara is a rising star in the fiction world. Unexpectedly informative, unusually well-balanced, and entirely un-put-down-able, Catch Handle is the perfect light mystery for a cozy afternoon!
