Murder at Haven's Rock

By Kelley Armstrong

Book Overview

New York Times bestselling author Kelley Armstrong's Rockton Novels had one of the most unique towns in crime fiction. Murder at Haven's Rock is a spinoff, a fresh start... with a few new dangers that threaten everything before it even begins. Haven's Rock, Yukon. Population: 0 Deep in the Yukon wilderness, a town is being built. A place for people to disappear, a fresh start from a life on the run. Haven's Rock isn't the first town of this kind, something detective Casey Duncan and her husband, Sheriff Eric Dalton, know first-hand. They met in the original town of Rockton. But greed and deception led the couple to financing a new refuge for those in need. This time around, they get to decide which applicants are approved for residency. There's only one rule in Haven's Rock: stay out of the forest. When two of the town's construction crew members break it and go missing, Casey and Eric are called in ahead of schedule to track them down. When a body is discovered, well-hidden with evidence of foul play, Casey and Eric must find out what happened to the dead woman, and locate those still missing. The longer Casey and Eric don't know what happened, the more danger everyone is in.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1250865433
• ISBN13: 9781250865434
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Minotaur Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.3" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

An enjoyable start to a new series

In the remote Yukon wilderness, a new town called Haven’s Rock offers a fresh start for those fleeing their pasts. Led by Detective Casey Duncan and Sheriff Eric Dalton, the couple selects residents carefully. However, a strict rule warns against venturing into the forest. When two workers disappear and a body is found, Casey and Eric must act swiftly to unravel the mystery and find the missing people before danger escalates. Review: 1. **Plot and Storytelling:** While the book kept me engaged throughout, it felt more like a blend of previous Rockton novels rather than a fresh storyline. (3/5) 2. **Characterization:** Seeing Casey and Eric again was enjoyable, but their development felt stagnant in this installment. (3/5) 3. **Writing Style:** Kelly Armstrong's writing is always a delight for me, and this book was no exception. The pace was brisk, and I found the writing enjoyable. (5/5) 4. **Originality:** While the story was new, it lacked the freshness of a completely original tale. Nonetheless, it sets a promising foundation for future developments. (3/5) 5. **Emotional Impact and Resolution:** The ending left me satisfied, and I eagerly anticipate the next chapter in the Havens Rock series. (4/5) Overall rating: 3.6/5 If you enjoyed this book I would recommend you check out Kelley Armstrong’s other works - specifically the Rockton series (starring Casey and Eric) or her supernatural world series, the Otherworld.