Romans 12:2 is the verse that came to mind with this butterfly photo. Who would think an ugly caterpillar could transform into a beautiful butterfly? We are like the caterpillar. If we focus on God’s word, we can transform into something beautiful. I thought the photo and verse were perfect for the What I’m Reading Friday ~ Autumn Vindication post.
And now for Autumn Vindication by Sally Jo Pitts. I really enjoyed this story. It was easy to root for a washed-up Alabama Bureau of Investigations detective and a teacher-turned-PI who is recovering from her mother’s death. But first, here’s the back cover copy:
A private investigator and amateur sleuth make an unexpected autumn discovery
Private Investigator Robert Grey, a former state agent with a tarnished reputation, and his intern Jane Carson arrive in Pine Bluff, Alabama
. Initially working a voter fraud case, they find themselves in the middle of a homicide and their client, the local sheriff, is the prime suspect.
As a result the two are pitted against Robert’s nemesis and challenged with finding a murderer as they grapple with career doubts of their own. A maze of suspects and hidden motives will keep the reader turning the page.
My Take:
Sally Jo Pitts does a great job with this story, bringing her expertise as a private investigator into it. Jane Carson left her job as a kindergarten teacher to care for her mother and is adrift after she dies. Since she’s not ready to go back to teaching kindergarten, she takes a job with Robert Grey as his secretary/assistant. While she’s learning the ropes, she takes the reader along on her journey as Pitts reveals inside information on being a private investigator.
When voter fraud morphs into murder, Robert isn’t sure he’s made the right choice of starting a private detective agency. At the same time, Jane questions leaving the job she’s spent years working in. Along the way, Jane finds her calling and Robert learns key truths about himself.
The mystery itself is intriguing and will keep the reader turning the pages to see who the murderer is! While there is no romance yet, I hope a relationship between Robert and Jane surfaces. Readers will enjoy this mystery with likeable characters and an interesting setting. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!
You can purchase Autumn Vindication by Sally Jo Pitts at Amazon.
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Comments 36
Pat, love the photo of a butterfly on lantana. You could have photographed that in my yard! The caterpillar to butterfly metaphor is a great one, too, fitting the Bible verse perfectly. I’m interested in that book. Thanks for featuring it. Looks like I’m going to have to try do the Kindle to Nook conversion :-). Caterpillar to butterfly?
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You made me chuckle, Tim! I really enjoyed this story by Sally Jo Pitts. She creates intriguing characters and I look forward to getting to know them in coming books. Thanks for stopping by!
Good Morning, Pat! Thank you for recommending Sally’s book. She a new author for me.
Enjoy your weekend.
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I think you will enjoy Sally Jo Pitts’ book, Caryl! Thanks for stopping by.
Love the butterfly, verse and the comments on Autumn Vindication. I’m working on getting those lead characters together in subsequent, winter, spring and summer books!
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Looking forward to reading about them! Always good to see you, Sally Jo!
I love the fall look! No author on my TBR
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I do, too, Joan! Thanks for stopping by.
Lovely coordinated Fall post, Pat. Interesting sounding book.
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The autumn setting fits the story very well, Gloria! Thanks for dropping by.
I love the cover and I like that it is about law enforcement. It sounds good.
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It’s a great story, Lynn. So glad you stopped by.
I love the photo of the butterfly on the lantana and the Bible verse is fitting, I love it, Thank you for sharing it. This book sounds intriguing , I love mystery books about crime. I love the book cover, it looks like a perfect book for autumn. Thank you so much for sharing about this book and your book review of it. Have a Great weekend and stay safe. God Bless you.
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Thanks, Alicia. If I enjoy a book, I want to share it with others and I really enjoyed this one. So good to see you here.
Gorgeous butterfly and the verse is perfect, especially right now! This is a new author for me – the book sounds like one I will have to go look for.
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It’s a very good story, Betti. And so glad you enjoyed the butterfly.
Beautiful photo! Thanks for sharing your review, it sounds like a good book.
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Thanks, Megan! I think you’d enjoy the story.
The story sounds very intriguing. I need to check out this author. I am not familiar with her.
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Sally Jo is an intriguing person in her own right, Edward. A bonafide private investigator and if I ever write a PI book, she’ll be my resource. Thanks for stopping by.
You sold me. This is a book I want to read, soon!
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You’ll enjoy it, Delores. Thanks for stopping by.
The cover definitely caught my attention and the story sounds intriguing!
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I think you’d enjoy it MS Barb! Thanks for stopping by.
sounds like a great book! She is a new author to me
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Shelia, I think you’ll enjoy Sally Jo’s books! Thanks for stopping by.
Sounds like a great book.
The butterfly picture is soooo pretty!
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Thank you, Paula! I loved catching that butterfly on the lantana. Thanks for stopping by.
I love the butterfly picture. Thank you for sharing a new author to me. Blessings
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Thanks, Lucy. I love butterflies! Have a great Sunday!
Thanks for the great picture with the perfect verse. Another new author added to my TBR. Hard to believe how fast fall is approaching. Keep up the good work.
Author
I can’t believe it, either Joni! My deadline is approaching like a super-sonic jet! lol
Nice book cover. It sounds like a very interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
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You’re welcome, Diana! And always good to ‘see’ you here!
The caterpillar reminds me of how God changes us when we first ask Him in our hearts, and how He continually changes us as we serve Him and want to be more like Him. I love that picture in my mind 🙂
I see this book is available on Kindle Unlimited, so I’m putting on my “to borrow” list…which gets longer every day it seems…lol! Thanks for the recommendation and review. Sally is a new-to-me author!
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Trixi, I think you’ll enjoy Sally Jo Pitts’ latest book. I keep asking her to hurry up and write another one because I like these two characters so well! So glad you stopped by. And whenever I see a butterfly (which seem to have disappeared from my yard) I think of how God changes us.