Whisper Creek (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 7) by Valerie Davisson

 

Whisper Creek by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Once again, Logan has found herself in trouble. While going to Oregon to check in with the school that she's partnering with, she finds a dead body. Another one. They seem to be attracted to her. The police are convinced they know who committed this murder but they are also in a bit of disbelief that Logan is showing up at all their crime scenes. She does tend to get these murders solved before they do though, so maybe they should appreciate her presence!

Another great read in this series! These can be read as a standalone but I do recommend starting at the beginning so you understand all the people and relationship dynamics.

View all my reviews

Lies That Bind (Logan McKenna Series Book 6) by Valerie Davisson

 

Lies That Bind by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I am really enjoying this series and each book seems to get better. In this story of Logan McKenna, the reader gets a bit of a history lesson, along with an unsolved murder. No one ever knew it was a murder though, except for the perpetrator. Logan also learns about a half sister that she has and she's able to meet her. That doesn't happen without a lot of drama though. This story is very intriguing as there is a link to the past with it. Things also seem to be progressing a bit more between Logan and Ben too. I'm curious to see what comes next!

View all my reviews

Safe Harbor (Logan McKenna Series Book 5) by Valerie Davisson

 

SAFE HARBOR: Logan Book 5 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Logan just can't catch a break!! She takes her family on vacation and trouble seems to follow her wherever she goes. She and Ben go on a boat/fishing excursion and at the conclusion of that, they both witness an argument because the boat's captain and a former employee. The next thing they know, the boat captain is dead and Logan's phone is found and is evidence towards finding the one who did it.

This one has a pretty diverse cast of characters and the stories are becoming more developed as the series continues. I'm really enjoying this series!

View all my reviews

Vanishing Day (Logan McKenna Series Book 4) by Valerie Davisson

 

Vanishing Day: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Logan Book 4 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I'm working my way through this series pretty quickly and I have to say, this has been my favorite book so far. It covers the sensitive topic of domestic violence and I think it was done in a way that covered it delicately.

Logan has a new neighbor and she's pretty tight lipped on where she's from. However, Logan isn't one to push and when Lori starts to open up to her and spend some time with her shopping, Logan realizes that all might not be well. One day when baby Shannon turns up on Logan's doorstep, she immediately is concerned about Lori and finds her beaten within an inch of her life. Not knowing any of Lori's background, all Logan can do is call the police and get the investigation started.

Meanwhile, Ben drops a bombshell on Logan that gives her a lot of things to consider. She's not sure she's ready for what he's asking about and it could change their relationship forever.

While there is still a lot of repeated things in this series, it's starting to become a little less. This book could be read as a standalone but the reader would be missing out on the previous adventures that Logan and crew have been involved in.

View all my reviews

Devil's Claw (Logan McKenna Series Book 3) by Valerie Davisson

 

Devil's Claw: A Logan McKenna Mystery/Thriller Book 3 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Logan's daughter, Amy, is home from her travels in Africa. She's home because she is receiving treatment for and recovering from malaria. She's under strict orders to get as much rest as possible. Liam, Amy's boyfriend, is taking the doctor's orders very seriously and monitoring Amy's progress hourly.

The sea otter center, which is fairly new, receives a new sea otter pup after Logan and Amy find it trapped in some seaweed while on a walk one day. Eager to learn more about the habits of sea otters, Amy volunteers, along with several of her friends, to help nurse the otter back to health.

A snag has come up in the sea otter center though as another person has come up claiming rights to the property. There is a lot of legal battling going on, and then a break-in, some injuries, and a murder. What has Logan gotten herself into this time?

I enjoyed this story and it kept me engaged. This one was a bit more emotional for me because of the situations within the story. I continue to look forward to reading more of this series.

View all my reviews

Forest Park (Logan McKenna Series Book 2) by Valerie Davisson

 

Forest Park: Logan Book 2 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book takes place about 6 months after the end of Shattered: Logan Book 1. Logan is still trying to wrap her brain around the events of the last 6 months, as well as prepare for the upcoming school year. Before school starts though, Logan takes a trip to Portland. While there, her favorite food truck is attacked and a murder takes place. There are a few suspects, all of whom Logan feels are innocent and she'll do what she can to clear their names.

This book has a lot of repetition throughout, which I found a little annoying. Because of that, there are parts of this book that drag along. However, if this is the first book that's been picked up in this series, the reader should be ok as their is enough background given (sometimes repetitively) that no losses will take place. This book was also classified as a thriller. I would say more of a crime-mystery but I wouldn't go so far as to say thriller. It was an enjoyable read and I'll continue on with this series.

View all my reviews

Shattered (Logan McKenna Mystery Book 1) by Valerie Davisson

 

Shattered: Logan Book 1 by Valerie Davisson
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Logan is still recovering from the loss of her husband. Her year of teaching has gone really great, up until the last day when a note is left on her desk that has her questioning her teaching future. Nevermind that for now, though. It’s summer vacation and she’s going to help her friends with their booth at a summer festival. While there, she gets to meet and experience some of the life of a glassblower. It’s only when her friend Thomas is accused of murder that she dives deeper into the world of glassblowing to try to clear her friend’s name.

This book is mysterious and held my attention, making it difficult to put down for any length of time. I wasn’t overly surprised as to “whodunit” but it did take me a bit to put two and two together. I enjoyed this story and the writing style and look forward to more in this series!


View all my reviews