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A Fatal Fiction
by Kaitlyn Dunnett
Series: Deadly Edits #3
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Published by Kensington on June 30, 2020
Genres: Mystery
Pages: 288
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Freelance book editor Mikki Lincoln knows the makings of a well-written story. But she’ll need to choose her words wisely when a new assignment introduces a deadly plot twist . . .
Forgotten on the outskirts of quaint Lenape Hollow, Feldman’s Catskill Resort Hotel has outlasted its heyday as a popular tourist destination and now awaits demolition. But once Mikki is hired to edit a revealing memoir by Sunny Feldman, the last living relative of its original owners, the doomed resort quickly ends up back in the spotlight . . .
Unfortunately, everyone’s attention shifts to Mikki when a body is discovered at the demolition site. Seen arguing with deceptive entrepreneur Greg Onslow right before his shocking death, the editor has no choice but to spell out exactly why she isn’t guilty of murdering him . . .
Mikki’s dash for answers brings Greg’s shady dealings into focus, along with an unsettling list of potential culprits. As false leads and dead ends force her to revise theories on who really did it, can Mikki separate fact from fiction before the investigation reaches a terrifying conclusion?
A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett is a mysterious tale of gold-digging, opportunity, and revenge.
Will Mikki find out who killed Onslow before she catches the blame, or is the next one gone?
Mikki Lincoln
Mikki is an older woman, who returns to her home town after the death of her husband. She is living in her childhood home and hanging with her childhood friends. However, to make a little extra money, Mikki is an independent editor for authors of all sorts of publications.
I like Mikki’s spunk, independence, and her work ethic. She does what she says that she is going to do, and that is admirable. However, she is not perfect, and it seems that at times she can have quite a temper. Here is a quote from Mikki in A Fatal Fiction:
When I lose control, I really lose control. I don’t care who’s listening. I yell. I tell the object of my ire exactly what I think of whatever it was that set me off. I’m not proud of this. It’s a character flaw, but that’s not to say that the tirade is undeserved.
The Mystery
So, the night after Mikki tells off Onslow in front of quite a few people, he is murdered. Of course, Mikki is questioned about his death, especially since a video of Mikki giving Onslow the what for is released on the internet. However, Mikki isn’t the only person that is questioned as many people in town didn’t like Mr. Onslow. One of the suspects is Luke, a cousin of Mikki’s that is relatively new to town.
As Mikki is trying to clear herself and Luke, her nephew from her husband’s side is in town to assess his aunt’s mental facilities and protect her. Although Mikki isn’t happy about this addition, she respects her nephew and plays along.
Four Stars
I enjoyed the mystery, characters, and the location (Catskills mountain town, New York). I would like to hear more of Sunny’s stories from her youth. The mystery is excellently written, as I immediately thought it was the culprit but dismissed the person due to a lack of motive. However, the way that was revealed was ingenious. Therefore, I am giving A Fatal Fiction by Kaitlyn Dunnett four stars. I recommend this book to all cozy mystery lovers out there.
The Deadly Edits Series
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Until the next time,
This Guest Review is for Baroness’ Book Trove.
About Kaitlyn Dunnett
Kaitlyn Dunnett is a pseudonym for Kathy Lynn Emerson.
Kathy Lynn Emerson writes in a variety of genres and under several names. She is best known for her historical mysteries. In the Face Down series, featuring Susanna, Lady Appleton, sixteenth-century gentlewoman, herbalist, and sleuth, the most recent entry is Face Down O’er the Border (2007) but there is also a spin-off series featuring Lady Appleton’s late husband’s illegitimate daughter, Rosamond, as the sleuth. They are Murder in the Queen’s Wardrobe, Murder in the Merchant’s Hall and Murder in a Cornish Alehouse.
She is also the author of the Agatha-award-winning nonfiction book, How to Write Killer Historical Mysteries: The Art and Adventure of Sleuthing Through the Past and maintains A Who’s Who of Tudor Women, an online collection of mini-biographies of over 2000 sixteenth-century women.
The Diana Spaulding 1888 Mysteries feature a late nineteenth-century American journalist. Lethal Legend (set in Maine) follows Deadlier than the Pen (set in Maine), Fatal as a Fallen Woman (set in Colorado), and No Mortal Reason (set in rural New York State).
As Kaitlyn Dunnett, Kathy pens the contemporary Liss MacCrimmon Scottish-American Heritage Mysteries, set in the fictional Maine town of Moosetookalook and (starting in 2018) the Deadly Edits Mysteries featuring a retired teacher turned book doctor in a Sullivan County, New York setting.
Kathy and her husband live in Maine with assorted cats.
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