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MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW

Water grave is a crime novel begins with a homicide investigation at a church focusing on discovery of Pastor Mark Ripley's body and initial findings. Detective Tidwell and Detective Rhodes investigates the murder of the pastor found dead in the baptistery. The pastor was a white male 33 years old with two children. Twelve church leaders were present when the body was found.  Karnes’s writing is captivating and his ability to create suspense is remarkable, making Water Grave an unputdownable read. This novel explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the consequences of past actions, leaving readers to ponder between right and wrong.

The crime scene showed signs of a hasty clean up, with blood found on the stairs, and a blood stained robe discovered. Some potential suspects and church conflicts are uncovered during interviews and questioning the motives of them. The character development in Water Grave is exceptional, particularly in how Abbey Rhodes narrates the story in the novel and how her character is portrayed. 

Overall, Water Grave is an intense and captivating read. With its compelling plot, complex characters, and atmospheric tension, it is sure to leave fans of mystery and crime thrillers thoroughly satisfied. If you enjoy a story that keeps you guessing until the very last page, Water Grave is a must-read.



Book Details:

Genre: Christian Crime/Mystery

Published by: WordCrafts Press

Publication Date: January 29, 2025

Number of Pages: 280

ISBN: 978-1962218-69-6

Series: An Abbey Rhodes Mystery, Book 1

Book Links: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Goodreads | WordCrafts Press


AUTHOR BIO

Mitchell S. Karnes



MITCHELL S. KARNES is a husband, father of seven, and grandfather of ten. Mitchell uses his experience and insights as a minister, counselor, and educator to write and speak on challenging issues and concerns with an ever-growing audience. He has published six novels, three short stories, a one-act play, and numerous Bible study lessons.

Through two separate battles against Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, God has given Mitchell a new perspective on life that challenges him to create stories to entertain audiences and call them to action. Mitchell’s mission is to reach and reconcile those disillusioned with God and His church and to inspire the church to live out the love of Christ Jesus in a broken and hurting world.

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  1. Wall-to-wall booksFebruary 27, 2025 at 5:34 PM

    Great review! Sound like a fun and interesting read.

    And, I love the way your blog looks! Fun!

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