Private Investigators Clara Samples and Iris Hadley are at it again.
The two widows celebrate a successful first year of business when Pritchard Pitts of the Atlanta Police Department swings by with an unusual case. One that’s already been solved. But family members of both the victims and the offenders have doubts that the jury got it right.
It’ll be up to the PIs and their trusted team to prove that the two men incarcerated for the double murder are indeed innocent. As they delve deeper into the grisly crime, nothing is as it seems. From Iris working undercover as a waitress to Clara scouring out-of-state pawn shops, the duo soon discovers more questions than answers.
Are the men locked away in one of Georgia’s most secure prisons guilty or innocent? And will the fearless private investigators and their team survive long enough to get the answer?
"5-Star Reader's Favorite Editorial Book Review For Award-Winning Mystery Novelist Kim Carter"
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite Feb. 2024
The Root Of All Evil is a work of fiction in the mystery, suspense, and interpersonal drama subgenres and is the third volume of the Clara and Iris Mystery collection.
It is best suited to the general adult reading audience. Penned by author Kim Carter, the plot follows the dynamic duo of private investigators Clara Samples and Iris Hadley, as they take on a case that challenges the seemingly closed book of a double murder.
Pritchard Pitts of the Atlanta Police Department brings them a case that has already seen two men convicted, but lingering doubts surround the verdict. As Clara and Iris dig into the intricacies of the crime, the narrative weaves a tale of unexpected twists and turns.
Author Kim Carter has crafted a compelling narrative with well-developed characters, each playing a crucial role in unraveling the truth that makes for a thrilling read filled with suspense and mystery. The story's depth comes not just from the central mystery but from the personal journeys of the investigators, which are beautifully penned with close narration and clever dialogue that allows us to read between the lines with emotion and tension. The blend of investigative prowess, unexpected alliances, and the ever-present danger creates a narrative that keeps the reader engaged from start to finish, and I found the mystery elements well-paced, easy to follow, yet hard to predict.
This ideal balance of pace and content is complemented by Carter’s evocative writing, which suits the complexity of the case and its powerful cast, leaving readers guessing until the final revelation.
Overall, I would certainly recommend "The Root Of All Evil" as a thrilling and suspenseful read to suit mystery fans seeking something accomplished and complex.
MEET THE AUTHOR! "A conversation with Kim Carter – Author and Acclaimed Writer of “The Root of All Evil: A Clara and Iris Mystery."
The Root of All Evil ~ Book 3 of 'A Clara and Iris Mystery
Kim Carter
Raven South Publishing (2024)
ISBN: 978-1947140134
Kim Carter is an award-winning author and critically acclaimed writer of gripping suspense, chilling thrillers, and haunting historical mysteries. By Reader Views.
Hi Kim – Welcome to Reader Views!
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