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Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
Twine is a murder mystery novel by Joshua Senter. Farnas Elsemore thought he had everything figured out in his life. Owner of The Hudson County Courier newspaper in the rural town of Success, Missouri, Farnas had learnt to navigate the casual homophobia directed against him by the town's inhabitants. However, when he becomes the prime suspect in his former lover's murder, Farnas's life turns upside down. Levi Thomlison had charmed his way into Farnas's heart, and now, Levi is dead. While the local law enforcement authorities delve into the case, Farnas's associate editor, Mallory Johansson, decides to investigate on her own, alongside her colleague, Kyle Edmonds. But as they follow the case, the clues seem to point toward Farnas more and more. Can Mallory get to the bottom of the truth?
An engrossing sleuth mystery with drama and intrigue, Twine is a page-turner of a novel. Author Joshua Senter wastes no time setting up the characters and the plot, weaving a fast-paced yarn that twists and turns its way to a climactic ending you never expect. Apart from its intricate plotting, the character work shines the brightest. Senter brings the town of Success to life, with its inhabitants feeling like real-life rural, small-town Americans. Farnas, Mallory, Kyle, Evelyn, and many others have their own agency and distinct personalities. I also loved the dialogue. Every character interaction feels authentic and moves the plot forward. I'm sure even the most dedicated mystery reader will find it difficult to guess the identity of the killer until the very last few pages. Overall, I had an absolute blast with this book. Highly recommended!
