The Deadly Art of Deception

A Caribou King Mystery

By: Linda Crowder

Narrated by: Michelle Babb

Only two seasons matter in Coho Bay, Alaska - cruise ship and winter. Caribou King, owner of The Broken Antler Gallery, is hip-deep in tourists when her old college pal Taylor shows up asking for refuge, saying she has no place else to go. Cara is cautious; Taylor was the wife of one of Alaska's most renowned artists, Jonathan Snow, who was mauled to death by a bear the previous year. Why would his widow want to return to the location of her tragic loss? Something about Taylor's story just doesn't ring true.

Of course, she may not be the only liar in town. Taylor's former father-in-law accuses her of killing his son in front of a diner full of people, except he may have had a stronger motive. A handsome boat captain seems to fancy both Cara and Taylor and can't make up his mind between them, or between lying and telling the truth. And the local constable mistrusts everyone, but may have a reason to be mistrusted himself. Will Cara help her old friend Taylor, or will doing so get her into a heap of trouble? When a headless body is discovered in the bay, Cara wonders just who she can trust in this tiny town.

©2016 Cozy Cat Press (P)2017 Linda Crowder

Jenny's review

What did you love best about The Deadly Art of Deception?
Not knowing who to trust.

What was one of the most memorable moments of The Deadly Art of Deception?
When Cara catches Mel singing in the kitchen .

Which character – as performed by Michelle Babb – was your favorite?
Caribou King

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
When Mel and Bent tell Cara they are expecting their first baby!

Any additional comments?
What a crazy story of lies, deceit, and many a rabbit trail that the author takes you on! I listened through a couple of times just to take in everything. Very much worth the read and the listen.
Michelle Babb does an amazing job giving the characters a voice all their own and makes the story all the more enjoyable.
I love the heroines name, "Caribou King", who is an art dealer in Coho Bay, Alaska and who seems to be the only one that doesn't know what's going on. Her friend Taylor has come back to Alaska unexpectedly as well as needing a place to stay while she is mourning the one year anniversary of her husband's death, famous painter Jonathan Snow, at least that's what Cara thinks. All seems fine until Taylor is confronted by her father in-law Jack Lennon, Cara and Taylor start being followed by mysterious people and stories don't add up. Then a friends body is found by a local fisherman in the bay and everyone is scared. Things are a mess and Cara is determined to figure things out and the only sheriff, a mystery himself, tries to keep his town safe from a killer. Can tragedy be averted or will the killer get another victim?

I was given this book in exchange for an honest review.

Great Cozy Mystery!

This was my first Linda Crowder's book, and won't be my last. This is the first book in the A Caribou King Mystery Series, a cozy mystery. Caribou (Cara) is such a wonderful character. The storyline is filled with mystery, secrets, and twists and turns. The supporting characters are intriguing. Michelle Babb did a fantastic job with the narration. I enjoyed it. Looking forward to listen to The Deadly Art of Love and Murder, the next book in the Series.

The Deadly Art of Deception

This was a GREAT clean mystery that kept me guessing what was going on!

Anyone that likes clean cozy mysteries would enjoy this book!

Cozy Mystery

I’m not big on mystery, but had this given to me for free. And I really enjoyed it. The setting and characters were great. Was a pleasant listen while I did my chores and walked the dogs. Going to grab book 2 and continue following Caribou King.

What a great mystery

This is a great start to a series. I was immediately drawn in by the storyline. As all of the people in the town that are involved in the mystery seem keep changing their story or keeping information secret the story keeps twisting and turning. I stayed glued to the story never knowing (like Caribou) who to trust and who to suspect as being involved with the new murder and everything else that has been happening around Coho Bay since Taylor’s arrival.

Great story !! Twisted like a pretzel!!

This is a very good book. I had to install it on my cell phone so I had the option to read and listen at any time available. I think this is one of the fastest read books in my library. It will remain in the library waiting for future reads. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone!

Michelle babb is astounding in her narratin, grabing ahold and not letting up until the end..

Its a great mystery set in Alaska

The Deadly Art of Deception by Linda Crowder is a wonderful, engaging mystery with a cast of interesting characters. The setting in a small town in Alaska was unique, and the story is based on murder, greed and trust / suspicion. It was twisty and kept be guessing to the end. The narration by Michelle Babb is absolutely wonderful. She does a fabulous job performing all the characters and giving them each a unique voice. When Michelle Babb narrates a story, its brings it to life. I’m on to the next in the series now!

Very fun mystery!

I enjoyed all of the different characters. The author makes you feel like a fly on the wall in that little town.

A Twisty Mystery!

I received this book for free in exchange for a unbiased review. This is the first book I have read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The setting is a great little town in Alaska, the characters are interesting and well developed and the story entertaining and unexpected. i look forward to reading more books by Ms. Babb.

Enjoyed this mystery set in Alaska

I have listened to both books in the Caribou King mystery series. Both books were excellent. You can read the synopsis in the description so I will not repeat that information.

I always enjoy Michelle Babb's narrations. She has done an excellent job as usual. Each character has a distinctive voice. Michelle Babb is one of my favorite narrators.

I received this book in exchange for my honest review.