This is the murder mystery you are looking for! I love a good whodunit and I had been searching for one for a while. If you like thrillers/mystery you will enjoy this book! Cant wait to read more from this author! 4 stars!

I’ve been fortunate to read a lot of arcs and uncorrected copies but this was just ridiculous. Every second or third sentence was all strung together
Soihavenoideaifilikedthisornot. Pretty hard to read eh?

To Find a Killer by Leah Brewer offers a twist on the traditional detective thriller, serving up a quirky, small-town mystery with a strong focus on relationships rather than fast-paced crime-solving. When Detective Tammy Sharp returns to her hometown of Pocahontas, Arkansas, after a near-fatal injury, she plans to grieve her uncle and recover. Instead, she finds herself entangled in an unexpected reunion with her ex, Jace Eubanks, and a decades-old murder mystery that leads to more questions than answers.

While the book sets the stage for what one might expect to be a gripping detective thriller, it takes a different route. The narrative focuses heavily on Tammy's reconnection with Jace and the quirky, charming people in her hometown. Tammy's relationship with her mother, her ex, and the town's residents takes center stage, with the mystery of the murders simmering in the background.

For readers looking for an intricate, crime-driven plot, this book may feel a bit slower in its pacing. The murder investigation doesn't truly heat up until near the end, and even then, it wraps up somewhat quickly. In fact, the novel leans more into the personal aspects of Tammy's life than her skills as a detective, which even characters in the story note are somewhat lacking.

That being said, To Find a Killer shines as a clean, light-hearted read with humor and heart. The town is filled with eccentric, endearing characters, and Tammy's journey of healing and reconnecting is engaging in its own right. Brewer weaves in small-town charm with a hint of mystery, making this novel an enjoyable, feel-good read. For those in search of a fun story with lovable characters and a hint of romance rather than a dark, gritty thriller, To Find a Killer delivers.

If you're looking for a cozy mystery with a quirky detective and colorful cast, this one is right up your alley.

I had to DNF this book by chapter 2 and I hated to do so. I just could not read it with the uncorrected copy. The words and sentences were running together too much for me. I may still read it once the corrected copy is released to the public.

This was a pretty good mystery! The writing style wasn't my favorite, but the pop culture references made me giggle every time they happened. The mystery was intriguing and kept me guessing the whole time! Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for my digital ARC!

I give this book 5 stars. It was well-written and entertaining. It is not my usual genre of books but I was impressed! I will be looking for more books from this author!

Atlanta Det. Tammy Sharp is shot on a trip to question a little old grandma. While she is in the hospital, her Uncle Ellis dies under what she believes are mysterious circumstances. Once released from the hospital, Tammy heads home to Tennessee to help her mama with Uncle Ellis' estate. Trouble seems to be following Tammy, though; Someone breaks into her mama's house, her dog, Castle is shot (spoiler alert, he lives!) and she finds out her first love lives down the street. How can she navigate grieving the loss of her uncle, while working through the PTSD of being shot, and now having to address the feelings of first love she has worked 20 years to suppress, all while trying to find the person who murdered her uncle.

I love the premiss of this book - the plot was fascinating, and kept me guessing. The family ties were sweet and real. The writing was so very difficult for me though; it was choppy and did not seem to flow well. It took me longer to finish than normal as I was really having to slow down to re-read paragraphs and sometimes pages because a sentence popped up that was confusing, and I thought I missed something - turns out the author just popped in random character thoughts or facts in the middle of something else. I reflected real life and the way human brains work, and it was very difficult to follow at times as the reader. As much as I huffed and complained about working my way through the book, I didn't want to stop reading - I had to know about the gold and who killed Uncle Ellis. This is considered a 'clean mystery' so it will appeal to those who do not want an abundance of violence, gore, or sexual content.

I rate this 2 stars for "it was alright"

Thank you to NetGalley and Annarose Press for the ARC of this book.

I could not make it past the first few pages of this book. I realized it's an uncorrected copy but they literally had random letters thrown in with words and words than ran together and entire sentence without any spacing. Justlikethisandicouldntrradthatbecauseithurtmybrain.

So I can't tell you how good or bad this book was. I may try to read it on my library app once it's released.

To Find a Killer is a fast-paced murder mystery with plenty of twists and emotional depth. Detective Tammy Sharp returns home to solve a case tied to her past, facing old secrets and new dangers. Suspenseful and gripping, it's a solid read for crime thriller fans. Four stars!

Are you in the mood for a good murder mystery?? Look into To Find a Killer. It was a good book that I highly recommend.