Bitter Roots by CJ Carmichael is the first book in
the Bitter Root mystery series. In the small town of Lost Trail, Montana
appears to be an ideal western town with its laid-back and simple way of life.
When a shocking murder is discovered the day after Halloween. Zak Waller is the
town’s dispatcher for the sheriff department and gets the call that will shake
the town to its core. The victim is Riley Concurran, a 22-year-old woman, who
is new in town. Sheriff Archie Ford quickly determines the suspect is an unknown
outsider who has probably left town. But Zak doesn’t think so and does he’s own
investigating. Even in a small town, everyone has their secrets and will do
what it takes to protect it. Is the killer among them? Will Zak uncover the
truth?
The synopsis for this book grabbed my attention and even compared
it to Broadchurch, a British detective show, and I was intrigued. Unfortunately,
Bitter Roots fell flat. The investigating into the murder of this young
woman takes a back seat to the town people’s issues and secrets. It was boring,
slow, and repetitive. With nothing really going on until the last few chapters
when everything was put into high gear. Although, I liked Zak, the other
characters were boring and even irritating. Especially Deputy Nadine Black, who
I immediately disliked when she is introduced and never redeemed herself to be
likable. The story was more of a suspenseful romance than a murder mystery,
which is bogged down with so many storylines and characters that it was difficult
to finish. Unfortunately, I do not recommend Bitter Roots.
Bitter Roots
is available in paperback,
eBook and audiobook
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