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First of all I know I should have read the other books first. But I am glad that I read this one. The history was so engaging in realistic I love that about this book. I also greatly enjoyed the fact that the main character was so down-to-earth.

I'm always intrigued about genealogy, and Fatal Family Ties is exactly the type of story that I love to lose myself in.
Lucy Lancaster is an excellent protagonist, she's funny, down to earth, and quite likeable. Her relationship with her boyfriend Ben is going quite well, and I really like the fact that they aren't glued to each other throughout the story.
When a previous co-worker of Lucy's needs her help, she is intrigued, but hesitant to work with Camille. To be honest, I really became fond of her, and I think the author really created a unique bond for them.
The story takes a twist when murder takes place, and the more Lucy investigates, the more she puts herself in harms way.
This story is fast paced, and kept me entertained from beginning to end.
I'm looking forward to see what happens next with these great characters.
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Fatal Family Ties is the third book the Ancestry Detective Mysteries written by S.C. Perkins. I've previously read and enjoyed the first two books; when this one became available via NetGalley, I immediately downloaded it. Who doesn't love a good old-fashioned murder mystery where one's genealogy is the key to solving the crime?

Camilla, Lucy's former colleague and a semi-Mean Girl, begs for help when a journal publishes an article citing mostly negative aspects about her ancestor's Civil War claims. Lucy's too kind to refuse to conduct any research, and once she begins digging into the man's history, she's almost murdered over a curious secret painting. Combining her skills in the realms of art, landscaping, military history, and amateur sleuthing, Lucy discovers some of the missing relatives who might be involved in this caper... except it ends up with at least one person dead and a few other murder attempts, including on Lucy herself.

Reads exquisitely fast. Before I knew it, a few hours passed and I'd devoured all the pages. Besides its charming southern setting, the book just captivates your attention as you learn clues and discover relationships. As a genealogy buff, this is a wonderful way to combine my interests, and Perkins is careful to explain in detail what Lucy does to find records without getting into the minutia that could bore those without an avid interest in this type of research. Adding in a layer of art history and painting techniques evokes a sense of nostalgia and creativity, providing a lighter sense of potential options for the culprit. When it all comes together, it's a bit surprising in a good way, and it really makes you wonder how greedy someone can truly be.

Although there are supporting characters, like Lucy's two besties and her pseudo-dad Flaco, it's her boyfriend that always stands out. He's kinda perfect and supports her in every way possible. In some series, the secondary cast help flesh out the big picture. In this collection, it's the genealogy backdrop that keeps me intrigued with the possibilities for the future of the stories. I enjoy all the characters, but that determined angst to find a missing relative is what will keep driving me back to these books. Perkins knows exactly how to tie the story back to someone's emotional desire to find their past. Definitely recommended for those looking to start a new mystery series.

I enjoyed this book very much. It's nice to caught up to what Lucy's doing. I liked the characters, they're well rounded and interesting. As always the story is interesting, and well paced. There's not a slow moment. I love how it ends. #FatalFamilyTies #NetGalley