Getting Even

by Clair B. Poulson

Joe Whalen is the first to admit he’s no angel. But living alone in his remote house in the country, he’s been working hard to eke out a livelihood on a local farm as he cleans up his act. However, when he returns home late one night, he finds himself facing a whole new level of there has been a murder in his home, and he is the prime suspect. Unless he can figure out who’s framing him, he’s going to spend his life behind bars.

With the help of his loyal boss and his friend Melia, Joe embarks on a fight for his freedom as he unearths a disturbing trail of evidence. Soon, he realizes his past mistakes have placed him firmly in the center of a maze of deceit, greed, and violence, and the clues lead directly to one individual who will stop at nothing to remain in the shadows.

Genres: Mystery, Suspense

240 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2021

Reviews

[Sonja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good mystery.

[Charity Jacob · Rating 5 out of 5]

Full of mystery and suspense Clair Poulson glues you to the story from start to finish. You can’t help but get invested with the characters. The reader of the book is hands down amazing with making it come alive with the different voices. I highly recommend this book to all those who enjoy a good mystery and the feel of suspense.

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was a little disappointed in this book by Clair Poulson - I found the characters believable but their actions, things they said and did, a little ridiculous and unbelievable - it was entertaining and mysterious but not the best quality of book writing for Mr. Poulson. Not really his usual, good work.

[Ranee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was one of his better ones. The women were still portrayed a little silly but not as daft as in some of his others. I was thinking the bad guy could’ve been someone else- whose actions should’ve been more severely dealt with sooner- but it was a good whodunnit, action thriller

[Hap Cluff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Different Approach for Clair I Like It

As always Clair puts great thought into his characters, good and evil. Lots of twists and guessing. Can't wait for next one.

[Cheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm not a fan of suspense, but this book kept me reading.

[Lewestover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fast moving, suspenseful right to the end.

[Betty Ann Baer · Rating 3 out of 5]

There wasn't much point to this book. I guess not using drugs is a good lesson. Through the book everyone is looking for the killer and the kidnapped person.

[Kathryn · Rating 2 out of 5]

Was slower moving than most of poulson’s novels. Wasn’t a obvious murderer, but had some good mystery. Clean

[Dail Allen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun novel. Enjoyable, quick read.

[Melodie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was very suspenseful and had me continuing to turn page after page. I gave it a 4 out of 5 because it didn't ever say why the murderer had a problem with Joe.

[Gkeller123 · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Not bad, but not my favorite title by this author

[Emily · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like Clair Poulson’s books. He can keep my attention and keep me wondering the whole time. It was fun to have a book setting close to where I live too.

[Peggy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Kari Garrett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a bit violent for my tastes, however, I couldn't put it down because I had to find out who was the real killer.

[Suze Price · Rating 1 out of 5]

I could not get into this at all! Horribly written
It’s obvious the author has no real-life experience with drugs or actual addicts, dealers etc.

[Annie · Rating 2 out of 5]

2025 Book Quest category: Suspense.

An okay read, if a bit formulaic.