Dark Secrets of the Bayou ~ by Kim Carter - Wins Finalist by Reader's Favorite for Best Historical Mystery - 2021
A Fiction - Mystery - Murder ~ 476 Pages
Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite
Dark Secrets of the Bayou is a work of fiction in the murder mystery genre. It is aimed at all ages and was penned by author Kim Carter. The novel follows the homecoming of attorney Tink Mabry as she visits Kane, Louisiana, with a co-worker to deal with the dilapidated homestead she’s just inherited from the family she barely knows. However, no sooner has she arrived than she ends up as the prime suspect in multiple murder investigations.
As Tink explores her new surroundings, she begins to realize that the family secrets that plague her inheritance may hold the key to exonerating her, though some things are best left in the past.
Author Kim Carter has crafted a sinister and spine-tingling work of dark mystery fiction, an ideal read for a cold winter night. This story really combined so many elements and genres that I adore, from the historical references to the 19th century and the creepy, dark expanses of the Louisiana bayous, to chilling, horror, and family drama elements.
The complex plot interweaves all of these factors seamlessly, delivering a smoothly-told narrative with sharp, exciting deviations in the mystery plot. It certainly kept me guessing until the end, and the close narration of Tink and her emotional journey really got me rooting for her (and fearing for her) as the story developed.
Overall, I would highly recommend Bayou's Dark Secrets for those who enjoy a dark mystery with lots of horror elements and a spellbinding atmosphere.
This was a worthy introduction to an author worth reading again and again.
Finalists have been announced for the 2021 Silver Falchion award given by the Killer Nashville Writers Conference in Franklin, Tennessee. The Silver Falchion award categories cover the spectrum of popular literature, and award-winning author Kim Carter has been chosen for her new release of "Dark Secrets of the Bayou."
Kim is running in two categories, this time in overall Best Mystery and Best Historical Mystery. You can learn more at Killer Nashville Announcement, and the winner of the Silver Falchion was announced at Killer's writer's conference!
