The Terrible Tragedy at Twilight: A Katie Porter Mystery

by K.T. McGivens

279 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2026

About the author

K.T. McGivens is a poet and a mystery writer. Her poems have been published in newspapers, community publications, and anthologies. She has written six books of poetry and is the recipient of two First Place awards. An anthology of her best poems, titled "Dimming the House Lights" is available on Amazon.

Ms. McGivens is also the author of the multi-book cozy mystery series, the Katie Porter Mysteries. These suspenseful stories, set in the late 1940s, focus on a strong female character and her problem-solving skills, trusted friendships, courage, and tenacity.

Ms. McGivens adds approximately three books per year to the series so there is often a new whodunit to solve.

Reviews

[Erik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another incredible book in an amazing cozy crime series. This one had so much emotion and an incredibly complex story. Well done!

[Wendy Bayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Terrible Tragedy at Twilight is a tirumph of mystery and emotion. Ms McGivens captures the raw energy of thoughtless violence for the sake of an illusion in a man’s mind. But who is the miscreant behind the auto thefts, as threats abound and suspicions multiply, while Katie Porter-Fielding tries to get to the truth while trying to save the marriage of her closest friend?
There is heartache that will no doubt follow Katie, her friends and family for years to come when faced with life-threatening decisions. My thoughts on this story have a personal association. The final chapter offers you a choice: when you face adversity, what do you do?
An exceptional addition to the Katie Porter mystery series, and I believe it is her best story to date. Kudos to her mastery of the mystery in this complex story is beyond words.