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Saralyn Richard writes award-winning humor- and romance-tinged mysteries that pull back the curtain on people in settings as diverse as elite country manor houses and disadvantaged urban high schools. An active member of International Thriller Writers and Mystery Writers of America, Saralyn teaches creative writing and literature, and continues to write mysteries. Her favorite thing about being an author is interacting with readers like you. Visit Saralyn here, on her Amazon page here, or on Facebook here.
Reviewed by Anne-Marie Reynolds for Readers' Favorite
Bad Blood Sisters by Saralyn Richard is a thrilling murder mystery. Dead bodies are nothing to Quinn McFarland; after all, her family owns a mortuary. But now things have changed. Her brother has finally been accepted for transplant surgery and a new dead body turns up at the mortuary – Ana, Quinn’s old best friend, a blood sister. The past comes rushing back as Quinn comes under suspicion, and she is faced with memories of a blood oath she and Ana made, a secret Quinn needs to keep. Then Quinn is threatened to keep quiet, and an old boyfriend reappears on the scene. Quinn could bring the killer to justice but secrets from the past put her in danger. Where does Quinn’s doctor boyfriend fit in? Is Ana’s husband to blame? And can Quinn get to the truth before she becomes a victim?
Bad Blood Sisters by Saralyn Richard is a quick but exciting read, with heart-thumping action all the way. Ms. Richard has a way with words that draws you into the story and keeps you turning the pages until you reach the end, with characters you’ll love. Every character had their own story to tell and they all intertwined effortlessly into the perfect cast, right down to Calvin the dog. The chapters are short but end in such a way that you have to read ‘just one more chapter” until, before you know it, you’ve read the entire book. This story will intrigue you with a mix of current-day life combined with memories of the past. As the plot unfolds, you’ll find yourself questioning every character – are they involved? How? With plenty of twists and turns, this book builds suspense and covers lots of subjects, including human trafficking, organ transplants, and much more. Perfect for mystery lovers everywhere and a great way to unwind after a hard day’s work.
