The 3rd in a series. I have not read the first two but that did not stop me being caught up in the intrigue. As a Facebook group moderator, I could see that the same constant moans and judgments must have reached Tracy Buchanan's ears too. Funny as we also live in the same county. I really enjoyed the book. A few gasps flew from my mouth when things happened that I didn't expect. A very entertaining read and even more so due to the Facebook connection. Doesn't Facebook have a lot to answer for?
Thanks to Netgalley and Amazon Publishing for the ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This is yet another exhilarating tale set in the close knit and gossipy village of Forest Grove. Several member of the local Facebook group have been voicing their opinions a little too strongly for someone. Each person who has a particular bone to pick (dog poop not cleaned up, guns shooting off, etc.) gets targeted with a prank in the same vein (dog poop shoved through a door, guns stolen, etc.). Of course this riles up the stodgy complainers, but everyone else silently cheers on the 'Facebook Vigilante.' Ellie is the new moderator for this Facebook group and she couldn't have taken over at a worse time - she's newly separated from her husband and trying to move on with her life. As the pranks continue, she follows the advice of the resident police officer and archives the Facebook group. But more incidents occur, and they are escalating in scale. Will anyone be able to identify this troublemaker before it's too late?

If you're a reader of the previous books in this series, you're familiar with the behavior of these villagers. They are a small enclosed community where everyone knows each other and talks about them behind their backs. For some reason, no one sees Ellie's ex, Peter, for how he is, except her and her best friend, Vanessa. Even though Vanessa is his sister! He's a very obnoxious character and we're given no clue as to why someone like Ellie would have fallen for him, except that he was a 'challenge' to figure out. She creates puzzles as a career, by the way, very cool but that metaphor is overused throughout the story. So sure, we can see why Ellie might have pursued him, but to stay with him for 25 years and put up with the things he did? Too unbelievable. At least their kids see through him - too many stories show children blinded by their parents' love to recognize their faults. That's not the case in this story, and I love that!

Anyway, you know how this goes, everyone accuses everyone else, the older members of the community stand together against the younger generation (the term 'snowflakes' plays a starring role) and instead of working together, no one trusts anyone. But unfortunately, this is how circumstances would play out in current times. If readers take anything from this book, it should be to unite as a community, ignoring the petty squabbles and building strength through cooperation and acceptance. Society would do good to remember that, as well.

Tracey Buchanan is yet one more author I found on NetGalley. Her books are so suspenseful and filled with so many twist and turns. "Trail of Destruction" does not disappoint. It is an easy, yet great read.

Facebook has probably caused more hate and discontent than all other media outlets combined. In this story, Ellie is trying to be the voice of reason in an ugly Facebook feud, but the fight leaves the virtual world for the real one when threatening letters and vandalism strikes the neighborhood. The idyllic neighborhood of Forest Grove has some secrets, as Ellie is about to discover. I’m not sure what’s scarier, Facebook or the villain in this entertaining read

This book had light suspense, intrigue, and a few twists and turns, it was definitely a decent read and worth reading but just ok for me! Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for sharing this book with me!

Thank you Netgalley and Amazon Publishing UK for the eARC.
This was the third book set in the same exclusive forest area, I've read and found it the least absorbing. The village is still claustrophobic, most of the occupants still nasty and gossipy. The main character this time is Ellie, who was left by her husband for another woman three months prior and is just starting to feel slightly normal again. She's likeable: a good mother and daughter, her pet is a boxer (love them), well taken care of and she's a good, true friend. That's why I found it a bit unnerving to find out about her flaws halfway through the story ... it just felt unrealistic.
I preferred the first half of the story and was a bit disappointed with the rest of it, it all seemed a bit of a stretch. On the whole though, it was a pleasant enough read that I think will be enjoyed by most of the author's fans.