When my 12 year old daughter saw that this was the book I was going to be reviewing, she was so excited because she loves mysteries. Now that I'm finished, I can happily place it in her hands. "Mystery at the Courthouse" was an entertaining murder mystery without the gore and extreme violence often found within that genre.
Of course the most important aspect of a mystery novel is to keep you guessing until the end. "Mystery at the Courthouse" definitely did that. Right before the end, I figured out who the culprit was. However, my guess throughout the book changed several times.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It wasn't too flowery, didn't waste paragraph after paragraph describing the landscape. The characters were enjoyable and the dialogue to the point. I don't remember skimming even once (which, for me, really says something).
This is a Christian novel so there is some talk of God. Mostly, it surrounds the fact that He is in control - even when life is spinning out of control. It also touches on the concept of God's purpose for your life. I love Jesus; He consumes my thoughts. But all the same, when I've decided to read a novel, I don't want to read a sermon. Fortunately, this wasn't the feel at all in this book.
I can happily say, I give "Murder at the Courthouse by A.H. Gabhart two thumbs up.
BTW, I got a free copy in exchange for my honest review.
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