Book Review: Death Reins In

Reviewed By: Dawn Dowdle

Death Reins In     Amazon US PB Amazon Canada PB
Michele Scott
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Woman Main Character   Amateur Sleuth   Horses
Series: Horse Lover's Mysteries # 2
Paperback, 6/07, 266 pages, $6.99

Michaela Bancroft and her friend and colleague Audrey Pratt attend the Quarter Horse Races together. After the races they plan to look at some horses. Michaela is expanding her training business to include riding lessons.

Unfortunately, Audrey is found strangled to death with a pair of reins after the race. The cops begin looking for her brother Bob who has been missing for a few days. They think he started drinking again and killed his sister. Michaela doesn’t believe this. She’s concerned there may be a connection between his disappearance and her death.

As she begins to investigate, she finds many secrets and ends up in some sticky situations. Can she find out what happened to Bob and who killed Audrey without putting herself into jeopardy?

Even though I’m not a horse person, I love this series. Michaela is such a fun character. All of the other characters enhance the series. I also like the California setting.

The writer gives enough information about horses to interest the reader but not so much that only horse lovers would enjoy the series. The mystery is plotted out well with plenty of suspects and twists and turns to keep the reader guessing. I highly recommend this book and series.

Dawn Dowdle

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