Trevor Barcroft’s father, Wilson Barcroft, was shot and killed at close range, one night. He was a gambler. Trevor’s mother lives in a nursing home and drifts in and out of dementia. Nobody has information to assist in police investigations.
In desperation, Trevor traces down a crime thriller author, Brody Thompson, whose plot beared some resemblance to his dad’s murder. The author denied prior knowledge of Wilson Barcroft’s murder.
Trevor offers Brody a paid holiday in Pittsburgh, to dig around for clues to solve his dad’s murder case. He has confidence in Brody because he’s not only a crime mystery writer, but also an ex-cop with thirty years under his belt.
I started reading Poetic Justice today, March 10, 2026, and I’ve covered 32 pages. I enjoyed it so far.
How did I get to know this book titled Poetic Justice?
I know Willow Willers, the female co-author of this book. She blogged about having written Poetic Justice. I was curious and wanted to read to write at least one book review for it.
This is my copy, which I’ve opened fully, to show also the back cover, with the authors’ photos.
You can buy the book Poetic Justice at Amazon.
I’m reading and blogging as I go along. This post will be continued here.
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Tuesday, March 11 2026
Today, I continued reading this book. I discovered Arlene Barcroft, Trevor’s mother, does not have dementia after all. She told Brody Thompson that she pretends to be mentally incapacitated, so that her husband’s killer would not feel threatened by her presence and come after her. She said she preferred to live in the nursing home, where she felt more secure, than if she lived on her own.
I read about Wilson Barcroft’s murder and how there was at least one witness. Another witness went to the crime scene, to pick up the killer’s weapon, and the spent bullet casings.
Wilson’s other son is Benson, also known as Benny. Arlene used to pretend that she mistakes Brody Thompson as Benny. She fakes her symptoms, to give the impression that she has dementia.
The plot is intriguing, as there are many mysteries. As details are revealed, the plot comes together.
In the beginning, the old police investigators and some other people warned that this was a dangerous web. It begins to be clear when Trevor became injured in a hit-and-run accident, whic may have been staged to injure or kill him. He is warded in a hospital, under a fake name, to protect his whereabouts.
Brody takes the responsibility of informing Trevor’s mother Arlene, of his condition. He also takes the responsibility of continuing the investigation.
I think I’ll stop writing about the plot here.
Three reasons to read this book:
- It is easy to follow.
- Interesting.
- The language is clean.
My rating for Poetic Justice:
Recommended. It is a good book to start with, even if you have never read crime, mystery or thriller.
How this book made me feel
I was pleasantly surprised. I might continue to be a fan of this series.
One word review of Poetic Justice:
Good.
One paragraph review of Poetic Justice:
It is like a blind-box. I bought this book without knowing what to expect. I usually never read crime, mystery, or thriller. This book might change my mind about these genre, although I would pick and choose the authors on who to read.
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