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Reviewed by Asher Syed for Readers' Favorite
Voted Least Likely by Aaron T. Knight revolves around Baxter Bindle, who is accused of murdering bank examiner John Kingsley. The evidence points to his guilt, but he maintains his innocence. Further to this, Baxter is already under investigation for his ties to questionable financial dealings at Lowersex County Bank. Despite mounting evidence, and Baxter’s defense attorney, Louis Farquart, uncovering more incriminating facts, he still pushes to prove his innocence. Baxter’s strained relationship with his influential father, Barnaby, complicates matters. While awaiting trial, Baxter is granted bail under strict conditions. However, new charges surface linking him to organized crime, causing Baxter to flee into hiding with the help of his friend Wally. As the investigation intensifies, Baxter struggles to clear his name, with his past haunting him every step of the way.
In Voted Least Likely by Aaron T. Knight, the tale’s brilliance lies in its tight, intelligent storytelling. Baxter, the unequivocally flawed protagonist, is a remarkable creation. His hypochondria adds a unique vulnerability that humanizes him in a way I've not come across before. The alternating points of view between Baxter and the investigating police make for a multidimensional perspective that involves readers on two sides and elevates the work. I had the most fun with the attorney who appears to be thrown into the deep end with an impossible client to defend, and Baxter's father. I loved the humor of Baxter's hapless circumstances as the investigation’s twists and turns keep the story pushing forward. The ending goes in a direction I did not see coming at all, and is as off the wall as can be expected, and satisfying. More than just a mystery, Knight delivers a solid story with a witty, unpredictable plot. Very highly recommended.
