Viola Parker knows old wounds can fester. What she doesn’t know is how deeply they can cut, or to what lengths people will go to recover. When she returns to her roots to solve her mentor’s murder, nothing and no one is what they seem.
With Malcolm and everyone else she loves acting strangely, and those she hates, even stranger, ghost horse Wastrel becomes her only confidant. But if Vi doesn’t figure out Wastrel’s clues in time, what she doesn’t know could kill her.
I have written stories and ridden horses–frequently simultaneously–for as long as I can remember. I grew up on Long Island and spent my formative years in the saddle–just imagining. After high school, I traveled to Ness, England and studied at a British Horse Society training school. This was an all-around amazing experience. When I left, I clutched a certification to teach riding in my hot little hand, and I enjoyed instructing riders for many years.
Who am I kidding? We know it is the horses who do the teaching. All we can do is try to remain open to what they have to say.
Now, I share a farm in Missouri with my family, but I have only one horse these days. Remi’s a Trakehner - thoroughbred - quarter horse cross, as easy a keeper and good minded as they get. We board him at a terrific place nearby.
Not surprisingly, my stories are frequently infused with the mystery and spirituality horses have brought to my life.
Fitting conclusion to the story arc that started in On the Buckle (or even Cold Backed), with Vi finally returning to her roots in Long Island and discovering a lot more than she bargained for.
Personally, I enjoyed the return of Ms. "Scissorhands" and her part in the story.
There is the usual snark, emotions running high, lots of action... And while the four-legged members of the cast are not as much at the forefront, this time, I still enjoyed the loving and realistic description of all things cat-, dog-, or horse-related.
Great writer. Interesting and action packed. Definately a great horse novel and a great mystery novel. Read the first two books to be able to really enjoy the series.
This series of audiobooks deserves to be widely listened to, acclaimed and enjoyed! Author Candace Carrabus knows how to write a story packed with action, humor, emotion, strong relationships and a unique touch of the paranormal. Narrator Melissa Moran knows what she’s doing and pairs with the author to make the audio format something extra special!
If you like sass, love, intensity, horses and whipped cream...this is for you!! This is one heck of a roller coaster ride wrapped up in a pretty cover!