Ferry Tails (by Ted Mulcahey)
Ferry Tails by Ted Mulcahey is a murder mystery set on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest. The story follows Deputy Sheriff Roger Wilkie as he investigates the murder of a woman that occurred on the island’s ferry. The case becomes even more puzzling when it’s revealed that the victim was carrying the name of a local resident who had never heard of her. To solve this crime, Deputy Wilkie relies on the help of an unlikely local, who provides him with valuable information. The story also features a con man running a sect of the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (FLDS), a former inmate assisting the police in solving a murder, and German Shepherds protecting their pack leaders.
I enjoyed the setting of Whidbey Island. I would love to travel to the Pacific Northwest, so I was delighted by how the author’s imagination transported me to this beautiful location. As an animal lover, I particularly appreciated the inclusion of dogs as characters in the story. The ending of the book offered a refreshing change of pace, with all the mysteries being neatly resolved. I appreciated the author’s thorough exploration of the story. Ferry Tails boasts a diverse cast of characters, all of whom are quite likable, except for the antagonists, of course.
It’s quite possible that I’ve read too many Jack Reacher novels, but there were a couple of scenes where I couldn’t understand the police’s response decisions. It seemed like the suspects got away too easily because the officers present weren’t very active, as if they had lost steam or energy looking for the suspects. I also suppose the book would have ended too soon if they had reacted more efficiently.
I appreciate Ted’s marketing expert sending me a copy of Ferry Tails in exchange for an honest review.
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