Prone to Murder

Rory Wood #2

by Laura Rise

“A well written mystery with vivid descriptions, complex characters and realistic investigations into multiple suspects. Fast paced, heart pounding action!”
—Reader review (Empty Soul)
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When Wyoming’s open plains become an arena for murder, it’s up to Assistant Sheriff Rory Wood to stop a serial killer cloaked in cowboy bravado.

As the body count rises with each performance, former rodeo star Rory must dust off her boots, saddle up, and face her own fears to ensure that this rodeo season isn't her last roundup.

PRONE TO MURDER, the second novel in a new series by mystery and suspense author Laura Rise, will enthrall readers with a riveting crime story revolving around a complex yet relatable female protagonist. Packed with edge-of-your-seat tension, clever plot twists, and a rapid tempo, this series will grab you and keep you absorbed in its pages well past bedtime. Fans of Teresa Driscoll, Rachel Caine, and Mary Burton are sure to fall in love.

Future books in the series are also available!

“Good writing and believable characters. Intriguing story line. Would like to read more from Laura Rise. I recommend this book.”
—Reader review (Empty Soul)
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“A well written, suspenseful, fast pasted murder mystery with the unique complication of a hurricane. I loved the vivid descriptions stimulating a sensory or emotional response…A strong, haunted, intelligent female protagonist who is reckless at times. Her partner is equally competent and supportive.”
—Reader review (Amidst the Darkness)
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Genres: Mystery, Ebooks, Fiction, Thriller

197 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 11, 2024

Reviews

[Dawn Gee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sounds like it matches

This book shows how close police can come to getting an innocent person and ruin their lives due to coincidence. Well written and very likeable characters, Rory and Evan.

[Cidney · Rating 2 out of 5]

Someone is killing off young rodeo competitors across Wyoming and the body count is now rising. So just who has a grudge about these new rodeo competitions versus the old style rodeo shows? Rory Wood (I was expecting a big butch cop here, well rodeos) and Evan are having to work hard to find the killer of some of the youngest rodeo stars in the business, as the body count is definitely getting too high.

It was okay, quite a quick read and as I know next to nothing about rodeos in the States it was a bit of an eye opener about just how competitive it is for these young riders. They live eat and breathe horses and winning, second place won't cut it. The addition of Rory's past and regaining trust in her father also helped the book to move along.

[Birgit · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book did start well, but then logic seemed to have taken a leave of absence, and the story became a bit (more than a bit) unrealistic. The female protagonist, Rory, seemed to act on impulse, and changed suspects nearly hourly - trying to arrest them without any evidence at all.
That was a pity. because it seemed a good story initially.

[Liza · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

I know it's picky but I had constant issues with her name. To me 'Rory' is a male name (82.5%) and so I had to constantly re-set my character image.

The rodeo leaning murders were well done but the name.

[Anne M. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Murder of rodeo people is a quick read. You can’t guess who the serial killer is, but you follow Rory and Evan as they figure it out.

[Amy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Weak writing and movement in the story.

[Joseph · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good mystery series