Blood in the Water (Hunt A Killer Original Novel)

Caleb Roehrig

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Amazon summary:

It’s your turn to HUNT A KILLER in this original YA mystery based on the bestselling immersive murder mystery game!

The town of Barton Beach is a popular summer destination known for its surfing, sandy beaches, and local restaurants, like the Beachcomber. Or at least it was -- until Flash Fremont washes up dead on the shore.

Flash’s sixteen-year-old nephew, Zac, is the only one who doesn’t believe that Flash died in a freak surfing accident. Zac is determined to find out what really happened to his uncle out in the water. But his investigation reveals more than a few people who might have wanted to see Flash dead -- from old surfing rivals to Zac’s own father.

As Zac keeps asking questions, more people start showing up dead. Flash’s killer is still out there. . . and if Zac isn’t careful, his blood could end up in the water next.

My Review:

10/10

Alright! So firstly, thank you so much Scholastic for sending me this book to review. I have never played one of these games, mainly because no one in my family is interested in murder mysteries. What can I say? I am one of a kind in my family.

I read this book cover to cover, and what really kept me interested in the story was how it was formatted. This book is formatted where there are literal clues built into the novel, to help you solve the murders. It was an intriguing storyline, and hands on. I am someone who uses visuals and other things to help me understand things unknown to me. And the clues really helped.

Aside from the clues in the book out, this mystery was intense. Death everywhere, and the deaths were very mysterious. (See what I did there?). The writing was descriptive, and at some points a little too descriptive and didn't expect that much detail when it came to dead bodies. I enjoyed it because it was unexpected. And the ending? So shocking. My prediction was wrong, and I am OK with that. This is a must read for people who want a book to read fast, and have fun while doing it.

The characters were well thought out, and I could easily tell who was who, and in some mysteries it can get confusing. (The Inheritance Games). All of this made me really enjoy this book and let me devour it quickly. Mystery fans need to read this book.