Five Bad Deeds by Caz Frear (Review by Jessica Heatherly)

This is such a well-rounded domestic mystery with multiple players, each having a motive to ruin Ellen’s life. Caz Frear does a wonderful job weaving each person’s story together to make you wonder what will happen next and who is truly involved. As the story progresses, the lies pile up and the characters become more entangled until the jaw-dropping ending – which I never saw coming! I absolutely loved the setting and each character is unique. I enjoyed reading the different points of view because it gives us a glimpse into the thoughts of each character as the story progresses. Although Ellen’s life is slightly frazzled, she has everything going for her. She’s purchased her dream home and is about to embark on it’s total remodel, she is up for a prized position at the school where she works, and she has a loving husband who supports her. One day, she gets an anonymous letter in the mail that says “people have to learn there are consequences.” Who could have sent it and what does it mean? As she struggles to determine who is out to get her, the threats become increasingly more severe, ultimately affecting everything and everyone she holds dear. What exactly has she done to warrant such a response? Each chapter of this novel ends with a little cliffhanger that keeps you wanting to read just one more. It was hard to set this one down when I needed to and there is SO much to discuss! Perfect for fans of domestic drama, creepy circumstances, multiple points of view, and an ending you won’t see coming!