The Crazy Season is a mystery with a difference. The book focuses on the need for the truth, it looks at lonely people and the lengths they would go to in their search for attention and a few minutes of fame. How easy modern technology has made that, while old fashioned superstition and folklore still manage to play a part in the modern world.

The author tells the story from various characters perspective while jumping between the past and the present. This allows the reader to feel like they are part of the story, getting to know the characters and fitting the puzzle pieces together as the story unfolds.

Joel Baxter had everything, a loving wife, a beautiful daughter, and a successful career. Until an accident steals it all away in the blink of an eye. Now Joel is struggling to find a reason to get out of bed and face another day. He has lost his daughter and his wife is in a coma, a year later there is little hope of Cherry ever waking up again. While Joel visits her every day, refusing to leave her unattended.

When Joel receives an unexpected email about a town with a curse, a curse that causes teenagers to commit suicide every twenty years, he is intrigued and eager to get to the bottom of this mystery. Partnering with Melody, an out-spoken friend with a secret of her own, they head to Black Rock in search of the truth. Only to discover their involvement is not accidental, but part of a plan.

The Crazy Season is a creative piece of fiction that draws you in and leave you eager to reach the end. I enjoyed the story and loved the surprises along the way. Unfortunately, I was left with questions, little bits and pieces that did not add up, questions that were not answered. I hope the author will be continuing the story and answering some of these in a second book. The story was good, and I have no issue saying that I enjoyed it – up until reading the epilogue. These last few pages, well they simply did not work for me. Maybe it’s just me, you are going to have to read it for yourself and make up your own mind.

The characters were an interesting mix. I enjoyed Joel, a man dealing with loss and uncertainty who manages to hold onto hope when the odds are against him. I enjoyed his discomfort at times around Melody. As for Melody, well she appears to be a strong sidekick when in truth she has her own insecurities and issues that she hides behind a well-rehearsed front. Using the shock factor to hide her weaknesses. The author did a really good job with this character.

The Crazy Season is full of mystery and manages to keep you intrigued as the pieces of the puzzle fit together. I liked the story even if the epilogue was a little disappointing. The book will appeal to mystery fans that love an unexpected surprise at the end.