Trouble never seems far away from the small mountain town of Eden Ridge. Alan Wright, the leader of a ministry dubbed The House of the Universal Message, was excited about hosting Branden Frank, his idol and inspiration for his ministry. However, things quickly go off the rails when Frank turns up dead shortly after coming into town. Did his aging heart give out or was he murdered? Wright finds himself working with The Little Red Hens, a group of senior ladies who had launched their PI firm recently, to discover the truth behind Frank’s demise. Frank was revered and celebrated by the millions he had guided to find happiness. But then, as the investigation brings out the skeletons in Frank’s closet, Wright is obliged to question his admiration for and the true nature of Frank. But that’s not all. A conspiracy cult called NotAGod is on Wright’s case, accusing him of killing Frank in a satanic ritual, and seems intent on serving Wright their own kind of justice. Find out how it all goes down in Craig Allen Heath’s Killing Buddhas: An Eden Ridge Story, Book Two.

This page-turner will hook you from cover to cover. Craig Allen Heath’s Killing Buddhas is just what you should be looking for if you love mystery murder and sleuth novels with a touch of adventure, thrills, suspense, and drama. Heath once again weaves a gripping whodunnit featuring the fascinating townsfolk of Eden Ridge, starring the free-spirited father and widower Alan Wright. Heath’s attention to detail and the vivid depictions of the scenes had me feeling like I was right next to the cast in every scene, watching them unfold. The depictions of the cast’s emotions and their complex traits allowed me to connect with them. Heath’s knack for creating tremendously dramatic scenes gave the storyline a witty backdrop. I could not get enough of The Little Red Hens’ chatter and banter. This book is a stand-alone installment in the series. I loved it and look forward to reading more of this incredible mystery series.

In Killing Buddhas: An Eden Ridge Story by Craig Allen Heath, Branden Frank motivated Alan Wright to establish a spiritual center in Eden Ridge. Frank invited Branden to address his congregation in the chapel, and he eagerly anticipated meeting his mentor. Alan had been targeted on his website and social media by the NotAGod group. The Little Red Hens, despite their advanced years, wanted to launch their private investigation agency but required someone with the necessary qualifications and license to operate under them. They aimed to look into the NotAGod group and determine their intentions toward Alan. Coretta DuBois was precisely the person The Little Red Hens needed, as her life’s purpose was to empower women. Upon discovering Branden’s body, Alan and The Little Red Hens were determined to discover the truth.

Killing Buddhas by Craig Allen Heath was complex and intriguing. The writing style was engaging, and I was hooked from the start until the end. There were several plots woven together in this suspenseful mystery, and each one complemented the others and did not detract from it. I could not turn the pages fast enough to see what would happen next. The characters were authentic and relatable. The Little Red Hens were elderly but did not let their age count against them. Alan was important to them, and they would protect and help him at all costs. This story kept me captivated all the way through. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to the next adventures of Alan and The Little Red Hens.