Web Weavers of Codington by Linda Chamley Johnson is a riveting blend of crime, mystery, and psychological thriller. Recovering from the tragic deaths of her parents, Arliss Nolan returns to the USA from England and buys an old lakeside stone cottage. Settling in with her tripod dog Peg, Arliss invites her childhood friend Connie for a sleepover. Exploring the cottage, Connie and Arliss discover strange artifacts: a suitcase with crumpled clothes, jewelry, a purse, a wallet, photographs, and a custom puzzle featuring the redhead woman whose photograph they discovered in the attic. Then Peg brings home a human jawbone with shiny teeth. Shocked, Arliss calls on her aunt, Grace Statton, Coddington’s lead detective, and reports Peg’s trophy. What will Grace discover?

Linda Chamley Johnson’s Web Weavers of Codington is the second book in the Codington Crimes Series, but it reads perfectly well as a standalone. I enjoyed every moment of this breathtaking, atmospheric, fast-moving, and suspenseful mystery. Every character is thoroughly developed, and Peg offers a good respite from the unexpected twists and tensions of the eventful plot. In addition, I liked how Linda went the extra mile and crafted thought-provoking and psychological aspects of this story, juxtaposing the wicked twists of adultery and revenge with virtuous parental love and clean romance. But what made this novel stand out for me was the professionalism and empathy of Grace and her team of detectives. I highly recommend this brilliant mystery to crime fiction, adventure, and psychological thriller fans.

In Web Weavers of Codington, a murder mystery by Linda Chamley Johnson, Arliss Nolan was looking for the contentment and tranquility she experienced in England. After spending a sabbatical year, Arliss transformed her mindset and outlook, enabling her to emerge from her shell. She bought a two-story stone cottage north of Codington that was perfect for her requirements. Connie, a childhood friend of Arliss, spent time with her in the cottage, where they found a velvet bag of intriguing rings. Later, they found a suitcase with a purse and wallet inside that looked as if it had been packed in a hurry. But when Peg, Arliss’s three-legged dog, found a human jawbone, it was time to call Detective Grace Statton.

Web Weavers of Codington by Linda Chamley Johnson is complex and intriguing. There was so much happening, and there was never a dull moment. I was hooked from the start and kept guessing until the end. This is a page-turner that I could not put it down. The surroundings and the events were descriptive, and the shadowy web design on the stained glass must have been amazing; I would have loved to see it. The characters were authentic and relatable and could have been anyone I knew. I fell in love with Peg, the three-legged dog. She loved to explore, dig around the cottage, and bring her treasures home. This book is a brilliantly written mystery, and I felt I was right there. It was much more than I expected, and I was intrigued until the end.