The Wrong Caliber: A Beatrice Adams Mystery

by Ari Ryder

454 pages, Paperback

Published August 30, 2024

About the author

Ari Ryder is a Mystery, Science Fiction, and Fantasy writer who revels in the thrill of a good adventure. When she isn’t writing, she can usually be found studying forensic science, traveling on research trips, and solving impossible puzzles. Ari has a Masters in Publishing from The George Washington University which has forever deepened her love and appreciation of books. Ari currently lives in Virginia with her stubborn Siberian Husky where she’s currently working on her next novel.

Reviews

[Roxanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

With so many potential suspects, classic detective work, jaw-dropping plot twists, life or death situations, witty banter (filled with historically accurate 1930s slang), and well-developed characters and relationships, this second Beatrice mystery is somehow even better than the first! This series is one I’d recommend to friends, family, and students with no concern about content triggers. It’s Agatha Christie meets Nancy Drew with enough modern literary flair to keep this English teacher thoroughly invested for the ride! I can’t wait for the next one!

[Kaitlynn Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a great read! I have been in a bit of a reading slump for a long time and this book snapped me out of it!! It’s been a really long time since I’ve stayed up late wanting to read “just one more chapter”, but this book had me furiously turning the pages! There were so many unexpected twists and turns in this story, an incredible cast of new characters, and surprising moments and touch and go scenarios, not to mention the incredibly thoroughly researched historical setting.. a truly immersive and action-packed book! I recommend to everyone!

Bonus: a fairly “clean read” compared to most books in the market today, so I’d recommend for younger and more tame audiences as well!

[Kaylee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Classic, Charming, Witty

Our favorite fiery-redhead returns for this sequel, kicking fannies and taking names. This was such a fun little adventure, full of all the twists and turns you could hope for!