Book Review

Basic Details:

Book Title: Murder Of The Mayor

Subtitle: (Wade Dalton & Sam Cates Short Stories #4)

Author: Jim Riley

Genre: Murder Mystery

Part of a series? Yes

Order in series: 4

Best read after earlier books in series?

Available: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56671811-murder-of-the-mayor

Overall score:

I scored this book 4/5

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Short Summary of the book:

Another challenge for Wade comes along in the form of the murder of the Mayor. Can he see the wood for the trees amongst the affairs lining up?

What I liked about the book:

This is a quick read and highly enjoyable.

What I didn’t like about the book:

I liked the entire book.

My favourite bits in the book:

Things aren’t always as they seem.

My least favourite bits in the book:

There were none.

Any further books in the series? Any more planned by this author?

This was the fourth book I’ve read by this author and I am getting hooked on the series.

What books could this be compared to and why?

This is a great murder mystery.

Recommendation:

In summary, I would recommend this book to the following readers:

Children No

Young Adult Possibly

Adult Yes

If you like murder mystery, this book may be the book for you

Book Description by Author:

Two alligator hunters never dreamed that their catch of the day would be the mayor. Soon after, Wade Dalton is called in to investigate.

After the mayor of Kiln is pulled from the Homochito River, Wade starts sifting through the long list of business associates and girlfriends of the now-deceased victim. The mayor's disgruntled wife also has a part to play in the investigation.

But even with his powerful deductive skills and keen questioning, can Wade sort through the steamy affairs and catch the killer?

About the Author:

J​​​​​​​​​​im Riley was born on the banks of the Cane River in Natchitoches, Louisiana, the heart of the southern cotton patch. Growing up in this rural setting developed the love and passion he has for the outdoors and for the wildlife he hunted.

After graduation from Louisiana State University with a degree in Industrial Engineering, Jim worked in the oilfield for more than twenty years. Now he is happy at home with his wife.