Killer Motives by Bonnie Traymore

A stellar cozy mystery, replete with infidelity, a Halloween setting, an empathetic protagonist, and two well-drawn detectives, Bonnie Traymore’s Killer Motives is a superb first installment of the Hudson Valley Mystery series. There’s a tragic death in Hudson Valley, which brings married couple Victoria and Nick’s life to a standstill, as the victim is Nick’s lover. Could they be the next victims, or is Nick darker than Victoria ever imagined? With spot-on realistic criminal procedures, and the historically detailed setting of the Sleepy Hollow area giving the story a brooding feel, Killer Motives offers a thrilling escape, even with the chilling atmosphere.