Title: Lowcountry Boneyard
Author: Susan M. Boyer
First published April 21, 2015
286 pages, Paperback
ISBN: 9781941962473 (ISBN10: 1941962475)
Rating: 4.29
Overview
Liz Talbot, a private investigator, is on a mission to find the missing twenty-five-year-old heiress, Caroline Wimbley Levine. Caroline’s father hires Liz to find his daughter, but the police believe Caroline left town on her own.
As Liz begins to investigate, she discovers that secrets run deep in the Wimbley family. Caroline’s mother is overbearing, and her sister is jealous of her.
Caroline’s father has a shady past, and her husband may be hiding something. To make matters worse, Liz’s dead best friend, Colleen, is haunting her, and the Civil-War-era debutante may hold the key to finding Caroline.
Liz must navigate through the family’s dark secrets and her own personal struggles to uncover the truth about Caroline’s disappearance before it’s too late.
About the Author
Meet Susan M. Boyer, author of twelve captivating novels that have garnered multiple award nominations and recognition, including winning the 2012 Agatha Award for Best First Novel and the Daphne du Maurier Award for Excellence in Mystery/Suspense.
Susan’s books have been praised by critics and readers alike, and have been nominated for prestigious honors such as the Southern Independent Booksellers Alliance Okra Picks, the 2016 Pat Conroy Beach Music Mystery Prize, and the 2017 Southern Book Prize in Mystery & Detective Fiction.
Susan’s passion for writing is fueled by her love for the beach, Southern cuisine, and small towns with quirky, lovable characters. Her books are a reflection of her interests, and readers will find delightful combinations of all three in her stories.
When she’s not busy writing, Susan and her husband enjoy living in Greenville, SC, and make frequent trips to the Carolina coast.
Susan values her readers and loves to hear from them. You can connect with her through her website or sign up for her newsletter to stay updated on her latest news and upcoming book releases.
Plus, as a bonus, you’ll get to enjoy recipes from her books!
Editoral Review
Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M. Boyer is a gripping mystery novel that expertly combines the genre’s classic elements with the author’s unique writing style.
The novel was first published on April 21, 2015, and is a part of the Liz Talbot Mysteries series. Set in South Carolina’s Lowcountry, the novel follows the adventures of private investigator Liz Talbot, who is hired to investigate a suspicious death on a ghost tour.
The investigation gradually leads her to unravel a series of sinister secrets and uncover the perpetrators behind them. The author, Susan M.
Boyer, expertly and effortlessly weaves a variety of themes such as history, culture, and society in the narrative. This makes the novel not only a thrilling murder mystery, but also a poignant commentary on the complexities of human behavior.
Boyer’s mastery in creating detailed characters and vividly describing the setting reflects on her impressive writing quality. The pacing of the plot is deliberate and unhurried, and it contributes to the build-up of tension that persists until the very end of the book.
The intricate plot structure is impressive, with every twist and turn leaving readers on the edge of their seats. One of the book’s strengths is the author’s ability to imbue the story with cultural and historical significance effortlessly.
The Lowcountry Boneyard is not only a thrilling read but provides readers with a window into South Carolina’s rich history and culture. Boyer’s story speaks to readers in today’s society, reminding us that past mistakes and their consequences still linger in the present.
Despite this, some readers may feel that the novel has certain limitations. For example, the secondary characters could have been more fully developed.
Some of their motivations and actions did not always seem fully fleshed out, leaving an incomplete picture of certain aspects of the story. Overall, Lowcountry Boneyard by Susan M.
Boyer is an excellent mystery novel and an exceptional addition to the Liz Talbot Mysteries series. The book is highly recommended for those who enjoy the genre, but also for anyone who’s intrigued by Southern Gothic literature.
The Washington Post gives Lowcountry Boneyard a score of 4.5 out of 5 due to its brilliant storyline and character development, beautiful setting descriptions and social commentary.
