?Good Bones by L.A Kelley

This is my first time reading L.A. Kelly’s work and I can say I had no regrets choosing to read/listen to ?Good Bones. From the moment, I began the book I knew this would be a story I would enjoy. The story pulled me in and I could not get enough. With eager anticipation, I went through the story, as I had to know the villain’s identity.

Humour, suspense, mystery, romance and paranormal elements permeated this story making for an exciting, funny and sweet read/listen. I enjoyed spending time with the characters. My favourite being Whiskers the physic cat. Yep, you read right, a physic cat.

The partnership between the main characters Katherine and Jake drove the momentum of the story.  I thought they were great to together personally and professionally. Relating to them proved easy. Katherine was new in town, trying to settle in her new job and trying to navigate her way through all Sandy Shoals had to offer.

Jake, currently on desk duty due to a work-related shooting. He shoulders guilt for this shooting and another incident from college.  Imperfections and insecurities were part of their lives but they never allowed it to control them.

I love it when a mystery keeps you guessing until the end. Well ?Good Bones had me guessing the villain’s identity until the 60% mark. By this time, the story had me on the edge of my seat and I was curious to know what was going to happen next.  There were other events, which piqued my curiosity metre. Who was the ghost in the mirror, and what was her reason for seeking Katherine’s help in bringing a murderer to justice? I got my answers, and I loved how everything came together. Well almost everything. The motive for the killings were not established. Yeah, mental issues was a contributing factor, but it would have been good to know the triggers.

Narration

The narrator, Ruth Redman, did a good job. She did a good job with the voices of all the characters.  Her pacing and tone were good which kept me hooked from start to finish. She made it easy to differentiate between each character as her male and female voices were distinct.  It was an easy listen and her voice helped to enhance the story.

Conclusion/Recommendation

If you love cozy mysteries that are humorous, fun and features paranormal elements, then ?Good Bones would be the perfect read.