Today I’m reviewing Unknown Enemy, the first book in Janet Sketchley’s new Green Dory Inn Mystery series, which is set in the town of Lunenburg in beautiful Nova Scotia, Canada. (For those who are interested, Janet recently took readers on a virtual tour of Lunenburg in a guest post at International Christian Fiction Writers. Click here to read that post.)
Landon Smith has returned to her hometown of Lunenburg for the first time in years, and she doesn’t want to be here now. But Anna, family friend, surrogate mother, mentor, and confidante, needs her. Strange things are afoot at the Green Dory Inn, and the neighbours aren’t sure if Anna’s reports are real or signs of a grief-induced breakdown.
But an intruder might not be Anna’s only problem. There is the challenge of keeping the inn running single-handed, and the rumours … It’s an excellent story, and the start of what promises to be an even better series. I especially liked the author’s note at the end which promised answers to some of the loose ends. Don’t worry—it wasn’t a cliffhanger ending (which I loathe), in that the main plot question was answered. But there were other unanswered questions, not least being thiswhat happened to Landon to drive her away from Lunenburg?
Unknown Enemy is a quick and easy read, and I finished it in under two hours. But it packs a lot of punch—strong characters with plenty of secrets, and enough humour to lighten the writing without destroying the building tension. Landon is an intriguing character—understated, yet with plenty of secrets hinting at hidden depths. The Green Dory Inn also has secrets, and I look forward to finding out more in future books in the series.
Thanks to the author for providing a free ebook for review.
About Janet Sketchley
Janet Sketchley is an Atlantic Canadian writer who likes her fiction with a splash of mystery or adventure and a dash of Christianity. Why leave faith out of our stories if it’s part of our lives? Her Green Dory Inn series is set near the picturesque town of Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Janet’s other books include the Redemption’s Edge Christian suspense series and the devotional collection, A Year of Tenacity.
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About Unknown Enemy
Landon Smith vowed never to return to Lunenburg, Nova Scotia. Despite her faith, the memories might undo her.
But a shadowy figure has been skulking around the Green Dory Inn—seen only by her friend Anna.
Loyalty demands she stand by this woman who’s been a second mother to her. No matter the cost.
With the police unable to find solid clues, and the incidents escalating, Landon must help Anna discover the truth about the prowler and stop him. Before he turns violent.
