Plot twists galore, a wonderful historic setting in Philadelphia, family dramas including a pair of twin sisters who are different as they can be, a difficult-ex-wife and extended family issues and most of all, a God of second chances who truly does make all things new. What I loved most about this book was the way the Christian message was woven so neatly into the text, didn't feel like an afterthought, and never felt jarring and forced. And the mystery kept you guessing from the first moments when Tori finds a dead body on her doorstep all the way through to the last second. I can't wait to read more mysteries by Gayle Roper.

I enjoyed the story of two sisters who must share a small Brownstone for a few months in order to inherit their Aunt's estate. It was a fun afternoon's read, and I enjoyed not only the story, but the twists and turns along the way.

"I opened the front door at 5 a.m. on a July Thursday and stepped into murder." With this opening sentence written by Gayle Roper, you can expect excitement, and you won't be disappointed.

Gayle Roper takes readers into the world of Libby Keating, Libby's 13 year old daughter Chloe, and the extreme ups and downs of Libby's life. Libby got pregnant as a teenager and never did get married, so this is a story of a single mom, who is now a devoted Christian, whose family and especially her twin sister, Tori, treat her badly.

I am a gardener, and appreciated what Libby said, while looking at her flower box. "Life's like a flower box, isn't it?" She looked at him. "The brilliant blooms of joy and the past-their-prime moments of pain. You can't have one without the other."

Little does Libby expect the mayhem and tests of love that she will face. Kidnapping, Tori's dangerous job at a casino and her mysterious boyfriend, threats to Tori in the form of foreboding crossword puzzle clues, a charming single dad who becomes Libby's neighbor, culminating in a wild rescue attempt by a mismatched group including a senior lady with a pistol in her purse.

Did I mention a potential love story developing between two wary people? Stolen jewelry and gambling debts? A cute relationship between Libby and her teenaged daughter? Pick up a copy of "Fatal Deduction" and see how this all plays out.

Under a stipulation in her late Aunt's will, Libby Keating finds herself living in the same house as her twin, the vibrant yet manipulative Tori. Tori has always set her sights on anything or anyone that belonged to Libby and she begins a campaign to win the love and loyalty of Libby's thirteen year old daughter Chloe.

When Chloe strikes up a friendship with Jenna Canfield, Libby meets her dad, Drew, a college professor struggling with the ongoing fallout from his former wife's mental illness.

When a dead body turns up on Libby's doorstep with a threatening note addressed to Tori in the form of a crossword puzzle, Libby becomes embroiled in a mystery that threatens both the daughter she loves and the sister who has despised her for years.

I loved everything about this book! Great suspense, multi dimensional characters and an engaging romance. Delving into the dysfunctional family that shaped Libby and Tori and the impact of Libby's faith on the family dynamics provides great depth to the story. It provides beautiful moments as Drew has the opportunity to build up in Libby what her family has torn down. I appreciated Gayle's authenticity in not watering down the unattractive qualities of Tori and the women in the family. Bitterness and negativity profoundly affect many families and there is no easy fix. The mystery is intriguing and the inclusion of the actual crossword puzzle threats lots of fun. Gayle has poured all her talent into this story and come up trumps! This is an absorbing and enjoyable read - don't let Fatal Deduction pass you by.