Devil’s Claw: Logan McKenna Book 3 (Logan McKenna Mystery Series) by Valerie Davisson
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Early Evidence Profile
Logan McKenna is fiercely loyal, intensely curious, and facing a difficult new chapter after losing her husband, her dreams, and her career. When a young artist is found dead at the Otter Arts Festival in Jasper, a Southern California coastal town, Logan is drawn into a perplexing murder investigation that unsettles the local artistic community. The case also forces her to confront shocking truths about her best friend, Thomas.
With dwindling finances and no formal investigative role, Logan must rely on her instincts and the help of her brother Rick, a police officer. As she works to identify the killer, the possibility of another attack raises the stakes. Logan must determine whom she can trust and uncover the truth before the murderer strikes again.
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You’ll probably enjoy this if…
- Readers who like amateur sleuths with complicated personal histories.
- Fans of contemporary crime fiction set in close-knit communities.
- Listeners interested in mysteries where friendship and family affect the investigation.
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Our Take
Devil’s Claw has the ingredients of a character-led mystery: a curious protagonist, a Southern California coastal setting, artistic-community tensions, family involvement, and a case shaped by trust and personal loss. It may suit readers who like amateur investigators with complicated lives rather than purely procedural detectives. The story profile is more usable than the recording profile here; there is not enough qualified material to describe Woodworth’s performance or make a confident audio-specific recommendation.
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Runtime & Edition Details
- Runtime
- 06:25
- Format
- Unabridged audiobook
- Language
- EN English
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FAQ
Is this a standalone mystery?
It is Book 3 in Valerie Davisson’s Logan McKenna Mystery Series. The story introduces Logan’s current case clearly, but readers who begin with the earlier books may have more context for her losses, relationships, and personal history.
What kind of mystery is this?
It is a contemporary Southern California murder mystery with a coastal setting, an artistic community, family ties, and a determined amateur investigator working alongside her police-officer brother.
Who narrates this audiobook, and what language is it in?
The verified edition is an unabridged English audiobook narrated by Leonor A Woodworth, with a runtime of 6 hours and 25 minutes.
Are there content cautions?
The premise involves a young artist’s murder, the possibility of another attack, grief, financial strain, and betrayal within close relationships. The available material does not support a more detailed content guide.
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