Reasonable
What Happened to Mia Davis? Book 1
by K.T. Carlisle

When the Williamsburg Police Department arrives at Catheryn “Cat” Clark’s house on the night of Friday, May 13 only to discover her drunk and covered in blood, even she struggles to believe in her own innocence. After all, few people had better reason to want Elaine Reid dead than the woman whose husband she stole after thirty years of friendship.

But as the alcohol-induced fog begins to fade, strange questions surrounding the night’s events start to emerge: Who else was at the house the night that Elaine was murdered? Why can’t Cat remember anything more than the argument that transpired in the darkened confines of her kitchen? And what might a neighbor’s suicide from her college years have to do with proving Cat’s innocence? As Cat fights to piece together the puzzle of what happened, Detective Rachel McGowen’s fifteen-year hunt for an elusive killer could hold all the answers.

Reasonable is the first in a three-part series that explores just how far one might go to clear their name and protect their loved ones. A fast-paced thrill ride packed with suspense, this enthralling tale of two women’s determination will keep you guessing until the very end.

5 out of 5 fairies

This was a wonderfully layered, twisted mystery. The descriptions transport you right into the heart of the story (although at times that made my stomach twist a bit). The characters are complex, and I really like that we get flashbacks woven in, giving more depth to them, while also filling in pieces of the mystery. It was easy to follow the shifts between past and present, but they didn’t feel abrupt, and melded well into the overall story. I really liked Cat from the start, and I liked her a lot as a narrator. She’s not perfect, or even clearly innocent at the outset, which just drew me in further. If you enjoy dark mysteries with a psychological element, you’re going to love this. I can’t wait for book two!

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K.T. Carlisle is the pseudonym for a Vermont-based murder mystery writer. As far back as she can remember, Carlisle has dedicated her life to the written word. Earning her B.A. in Writing Arts with a concentration in Creative Writing in 2015 from Rowan University, Carlisle received the Excellence in Writing Arts Award. Out of more than 3,500 students, Carlisle was selected for the award based on her exceptional skill as a writer and teacher of writing.

After graduating from Rowan University, Carlisle briefly served as an intern for a literary agency in Manhattan where she was responsible for reviewing incoming submissions and passing them on to suitable agents. Later called westward to Salt Lake City, Carlisle was hired as a copywriter and editor, crafting various ghostwritten articles on behalf of prominent executives within Silicon Valley’s tech industry. Her work has appeared in publications such as Forbes, VentureBeat, Entrepreneur, Inc.com, and USA Today, to name a few.

In late 2018, Carlisle started her own marketing agency, specializing in copywriting, website development, and social media management. Since starting the niche agency, she has had the privilege of developing unique voices for small business owners all over the country, publishing thousands of webpages and blog articles each year.

When she is not busy crafting custom content for clients, Carlisle devotes all of her creative energy towards writing her next novel, as well as spending her days enjoying all the natural beauty that the Green Mountain State has to offer alongside her incredible husband, four crazy dogs, and flock of chickens. 

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What Happened to Mia Davis?

Reasonable (Book 1)
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Forget Me Not (Book 2)
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