The Killer on the Heath is a short but intriguing book by Karen J. Mossman. The protagonist is Cassidy Newbold, a clairvoyant who assists her twin brother Seb, a detective, in his investigation. The two must solve the murder of a woman, Mandy Smith, while also dealing with the disappearance of a girl, Chantelle. Things get complicated when Cassidy runs into Chantelle's brother and starts a relationship with him. In the meanwhile, Mandy's killer shows up. Who knows if Cassidy will be able to keep her focus on the investigation instead of being distracted by love?

Emotions, mystery, and a rare talent (clairvoyance) are the ingredients of The Killer on the Heath and the reasons why Karen J. Mossman's book is so enjoyable to read. I have always liked stories where there is a crime to solve, and this book is even more compelling because we have two investigations going on at the same time. If you, like me, love mystery, you cannot ask for more. In addition to the great storyline, I liked how Mossman portrays her heroine. Cassidy is a well-defined character, and we learn about both her private and professional life. The fact that her feelings temporarily cloud her ability to discover the truth makes her a person with whom it is easy to sympathize. I am glad The Killer on the Heath is just the first volume in The Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection. I hope the next ones are just as enjoyable as this one, and I look forward to reading them.

The Killer on the Heath is the first installment of The Cassidy Newbold, Clairvoyant Collection by Karen J. Mossman. Cassidy Newbold (Cassie) is a clairvoyant empath, i.e. she can converse with the dead and stays highly attuned to people's emotions. Alongside her twin brother Seb, a Detective Inspector, Cassie helps the authorities catch criminals by using her abilities. When a woman named Mandy Smith is murdered on Lowhampton Heath, Detective Inspector Newbold soon seeks her services to nab the culprit. Meanwhile, another woman named Chantelle is missing, and Cassie is dating the victim's twin brother, Pedro. However, the relationship hits an impasse when Pedro's smothering mother refuses to relinquish control over her son. But Cassie must hurry and find Chantelle before it's too late as the prime suspect refuses to talk.

A fast-paced murder mystery novella filled with romance, suspense, and intrigue, The Killer on the Heath is a blast to read. Cassie is an instantly likable protagonist who drives the narrative with a combination of witty charm and humor that keeps you engaged with her character arc from start to finish. Her dynamic with her twin, Seb, is thoroughly compelling to read, and their combined abilities are what help them catch the killer and save lives in the process. Author Karen J. Mossman wastes little time in drawing the reader into the story as you find yourself latching onto Cassie from the get-go. If you're a fan of sleuth stories or detective books, The Killer on the Heath is the book for you.