Local Author K.T. Carlisle Releases Debut Mystery Novel

Benson, VT resident and new author, K.T. Carlisle, is thrilled to announce the launch of her debut novel, Reasonable. The first book in a murder mystery trilogy, Reasonable explores just how far one might go to clear their name and protect their loved ones.

Kirkus Reviews calls it, “A serpentine, suspenseful mystery that will keep readers guessing right to the final pages.”

When the Williamsburg Police Department arrives at Catheryn "Cat" Clark's house on the night of Friday, May 13th to discover her drunk and covered in blood, even she struggles to believe in her own innocence. After all, few people had better reason to want Elaine Reid dead than the woman whose husband she stole after thirty years of friendship.

But as the alcohol-induced fog begins to fade, strange questions surrounding the night's events start to emerge. Who else was at the house the night that Elaine was murdered? Why can't Cat remember anything more than the argument that transpired in the darkened confines of her kitchen? And what might a neighbor's suicide from her college years have to do with proving Cat's innocence? As Cat fights to piece together the puzzle of what happened, Detective Rachel McGowen's fifteen-year hunt for an elusive killer could hold all the answers.

“From Cat’s uncontrolled alcoholism to the killer’s inability to reign in his dark desires to Rachel’s need to find the answers she seeks, addiction and obsession are two concepts that are explored extensively throughout this novel. The book begs readers to contemplate what leads people to become dependent or preoccupied and — more importantly — what happens when those needs aren’t satisfied,” says K.T. Carlisle.

A fast-paced thrill ride, this enthralling tale of two women's determination will keep you guessing until the very end. Reasonable is available now at Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Book two will be available in the spring of 2024. For more information, please visit KTCarlisle.com.