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Poison Root
In a small Alabama town, John Runar is working on a revolutionary new product for the Delta Paper Company when a tragic accident claims his life. As an investigation into his mysterious death begins, the crime suspects in a seemingly quiet mill town become as numerous as the reasons for murder. On a desperate search for answers, a smart engineer and an independent outcast form an unlikely friendship as they attempt to uncover the truth before any more lives are lost.
296 pages, Paperback
Published March 29, 2021
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July 30, 2025
This book had me straight-up glued to the pages. Poison Root by Beth Krewson Carter starts off with a mysterious death in a small Alabama town, John Runar, a guy working on something huge at Delta Paper Company, suddenly dies in a “tragic accident” or so it seems.
Spoiler: nothing is ever that simple in small towns.
As the story unfolds, everyone starts looking a little suspicious. I swear, the list of people who could’ve done it just keeps growing. It's one of those mysteries where you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, and I love that kind of chaos.
What made it even better? The unexpected duo at the center of it all. A smart engineer and a total outcast team up to figure out what really went down, and their friendship adds just the right touch of heart to all the suspense. You’re rooting for them the whole way.
The book has that classic small-town-gossip energy but with higher stakes, corporate secrets, hidden motives, and people who’d do anything to keep the truth buried. It’s got just the right mix of drama, danger, and a few gasp-out-loud moments.
So if you're in the mood for a twisty mystery with smart characters and a small-town setting that feels way too real, Poison Root needs to be on your TBR.
Spoiler: nothing is ever that simple in small towns.
As the story unfolds, everyone starts looking a little suspicious. I swear, the list of people who could’ve done it just keeps growing. It's one of those mysteries where you’re constantly second-guessing yourself, and I love that kind of chaos.
What made it even better? The unexpected duo at the center of it all. A smart engineer and a total outcast team up to figure out what really went down, and their friendship adds just the right touch of heart to all the suspense. You’re rooting for them the whole way.
The book has that classic small-town-gossip energy but with higher stakes, corporate secrets, hidden motives, and people who’d do anything to keep the truth buried. It’s got just the right mix of drama, danger, and a few gasp-out-loud moments.
So if you're in the mood for a twisty mystery with smart characters and a small-town setting that feels way too real, Poison Root needs to be on your TBR.
October 9, 2021
Loved this book! The author writes this mystery brilliantly. I hope she writes a sequel with these characters. The author drew me into the story and into life in this small town as I kept turning the pages to see who killed a paper mill executive. The plot twists and characters kept me intrigued throughout the book. Definitely a five-star book. Great read for a book club or anyone who wants to be a sleuth and help solve the crime.
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