Fatal Solutions is another great read from Becky Clark! Even though it’s part of a series, I feel it can be read as a stand-alone, since the author nicely inserts backstories of the main characters.
Quinn and her her quirky small town folks kept me turning the pages as I tried to figure out the mystery. I loved the history weaves into the story, as well. The crossword puzzles are a fun, too! I can’t wait for the book in the series!

This is. Great addition to the. Ross word Puzzle Mystery series. Being both a puzzle lover and a mystery lover, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. An added bonus is the inclusion of crossword puzzles for the reader to solve. The writing is clear and gives the reader a look at mental illness, The effects of small town living, family secrets, aging, and some history, as well, are all part of this well written story. Well worth the time to read, I recommend Fatal Solutions. I received a copy of this book through Net Galley. I write this review voluntarily.

Can OCD sufferer and secret crossword whizz Quinn Carr solve a cold murder case after finding a long dead body? She had better hope so because if not a death could go unpunished or worse the local police could discover how her own family might have been involved.

It's been a little tense in the normally loving and busy Carr household in Chestnut Station because Quinn's grandpa, Bernard, has had to move into a local assisted living facility. This means one of his prized possessions, a desk with 31 drawers, is now in the Georgeanne and Dan's family home with Quinn offering to return it to its former glory.

With her OCD fighting against her every move, Quinn is trying to limit her obsession with the desk and clean it gradually. So, when she finds papers linking her mom to the founding family of Chestnut Station, and specifically the local sheriff, she changes her focus onto the tract of land instead. When Georgeanne refuses to discuss it Quinn and her bestie, Loma go on a short trip out of town and find more than they bargained for.

This is the third book in the series and the best so far with more detailed insights into Quinn's OCD, her therapy, and how she's trying to understand and live with it alongside a fascinating murder mystery. The strains of small town living, the problems associated with growing older, and the shameful internment of Japanese Americans during the Second World War are also woven into this brilliant storyline.

Everything is complimented by looking under the microscope at family secrets, the problems they cause, and how to start understanding our place in our own space, resulting in this excellent story packing a well camouflaged punch. A slightly different focus this time means a much more personal story for Quinn with a compassionate look at mental illness and the power of secrets all of which I absolutely loved.

I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. This is cosy crime at its best with an historical storyline giving it more depth, many things to contemplate afterwards and even two crossword puzzles to complete.  Highly recommended.

Quinn is quirky and full of human traits, she can’t let a mystery go, loves submitting crossword puzzles (I can’t even answer one) and is really a small town girl. I am too and can really relate to a lot of her trials. She is a great friend, loving daughter, great employee and still finds mysteries to solve. This time it gave some folks real closure and helped her understand “social evolution” a little better. Good job Ms. Clark!

I didn't like this book that much. It's very heavy with the OCD and its symptoms. #FatalSolutions #NetGalley

Through NetGalley, I received a free copy of FATAL SOLUTIONS (Book 3 of the Crossword Puzzle Mysteries), by Becky Clark, in exchange for an honest review. When Quinn Carr, waitress at her brother’s diner and creator of crossword puzzles for the Chestnut Station Chronicle, help out her family by cleaning out her grandfather’s old desk, Quinn stumbles into a series of mysteries. First, why is there an old deed granting Quinn’s mother property from police chief Myron Chestnut? Second, why is her mother so cagey and angry about the deed? Third, why is there skeletal human remains on the property covered by the deed? Fourth, who was the person whose skeleton was found? Fifth, how does the nearby World War II Japanese internment camp factor into the murder? Sixth, who killed the victim? Seventh, why? Quinn will struggle to manage her OCD, her jobs, and her investigation all at the same time.

I like this book and enjoy the series. I recommend this book to fans of cozy mysteries featuring murder, cold cases, WWII history, crossword puzzles, and coping with mental disorders.

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Quinn while working as a waitress at a diner is secretly the crossword puzzle maker for the local paper. This allows her to incorporate hints to help the police chief solve crimes. Really great characters with some quirks that make them relatable. Great story line that is refreshing. Fast paced fun read! Thanks #netgalley and #Keningston for the eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are mine.

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Fast paced cozy mystery with a new twist. If tut like puzzles you’ll love this one.