I was at times gripped by the book and at times it was slow and predictable. I have to admit that Callie seemed a bit naive in her approach to solving the murder of her mother. It was frustrating to read her bumbling attempts at luring the murderer to show himself.

Though there are several strong suspects, the final revelation was a bit of a surprise. It just shows you again, you can never truly know someone, more so when you are 6 years old and there were many decades to soften the harsh edges of memory.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

Taken in by her Aunt Dee after the murder of her mother in the family home, Callie returns to her home town. She and her brother have always believed their father was innocent of the crime and although he died in prison, she now wants to prove this was the case. But along with finding attractive reporter Josh Hendricks, she also finds that she has stirred up a hornets nest and her life is in danger.

This story was set in the small town called Wellington in Iowa and there is a cast of suspects. I did enjoy this, read it easily and thought it was a good plotline but I didn’t really connect with the characters. I’m starting to think it’s a case of ‘it’s not you, it’s me’ though. I think it’s because I’ve read and loved so many Australian rural town stories, so this had a totally different ‘voice’ which I didn’t enjoy as much.
I would put this in the romantic suspense category and I’m sure it would appeal to many readers.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy to read and review.

The Murder of Grace Bryant is such a good book. The plot is well written and has a great cast of characters. I recommend to fans of mysteries.

Thoroughly enjoyable story. Lot's of suspects,lots of theories and a twist or two.

Callie wants to clear her fathers name. Her father was convicted of killing her mother. But Callie is convinced he is innocent. An easy to read story about secrets and lies and adultry that ends with the truth.

Thoroughly enjoyable whodunnit. Great plot & characters, keeps you guessing all the way through. Loved it

Great read! Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommend!