Black Reed Bay by Rod Reynolds

Happy Tuesday, readers! Today I'm a stop on the Random Things tour for Rod Reynolds's latest, Black Reed Bay!

Tina Grace's call to 911 is disturbing, to say the least. She claimed someone was trying to kill her as she ran through an exclusive neighborhood, begging for help. 

When Casey Wray and her partner arrive on the scene they're met with the seemingly confused man Tina spent her evening with and an array of neighbors who heard the commotion and called the police as well. Unfortunately, none of them are able to offer much help as they refused to open their doors to the desperate woman. And Tina hasn't been seen since. 

The case is an odd one, to be sure. None of the statements line up and Wray is certain the main witness is lying. But about what and why?

But the case takes a truly shocking turn when they find the first body. And unfortunately, it won't be the last!

Folks, Orenda really does have a penchant for publishing some of the most amazing fiction out there! 

Black Reed Bay kicks off a new series featuring Casey Wray, a character who grabs your attention from the very start of this twisty thriller!

Casey is single and too busy for anything other than work. Which is probably why she's so good at her job AND why she was fast tracked for promotion. She's dogged and determined, and the kind of character perfect for leading a series!

Black Reed Bay definitely kept me guessing. And it kept me up all night reading as well! (That's your warning, if you start this one at bedtime, you're going to be up late!)

This is my introduction to Rod Reynolds's work and I cannot wait to read more! His backlist should keep me busy until I can get my hands on the next Casey Wray mystery :)

Fun fact: (and some true crime fans might actually figure this out for themselves) In the Afterword of the book, the author reveals that the inspiration behind the plot is actually the Long Island Serial Killer. 

Black Reed Bay is out in the UK now and will be available in the States in January