Twisted at the Root: A Jane Lawless Mystery

I received a free electronic copy of this novel from Netgalley, Ellen Hart, and Minotaur Books, St. Martin's Press. Thank you all for sharing your hard work with me. I have read this mystery novel of my own volition, and this review reflects my honest opinion of this work. Jane Lawless is the daughter of semi-retired lawyer Raymond Lawless, and owner of Lyme House, a restaurant in south Minneapolis. Oh, and is also a private investigator. When new information pops up concerning the death of Gideon Wise, Jane does all in her power to clear Gideon's husband Rashad May, who has already served several years for this murder he didn't commit. This novel, as are all the Jane Lawless series by Ellen Hart, is peopled with characters you either like or distrust, the setting of Minneapolis is well represented and the mystery is convoluted and buried fairly deep. This is a book hard to set aside - chores may go untouched - and one I am pleased to recommend to friends and family.