Christine Husom is a great mystery story. Sgt. Corky Aleckson takes a routine call for a missing person that turns out to be not so routine. The death of Judge Fenneman is only the beginning of the bizarre sudden deaths around the county. Can Corky figure out "who done it" before the killer strikes again?

This is an excellent murder mystery with a twist. It gives us a poignant insight into the mind of a disturbed and grieving woman and her attempts to ease her pain. A must read for all murder mystery lovers. ( )

In the book Murder in Winnebago County, Christine Husom’s plot surrounds the small town of Oak Lea where a series of mysterious suicides are keeping the local sheriff’s department very occupied. Sergeant “Corky” Aleckson has a terrible feeling that the department is missing something extremely important, which would shed new light on the supposed suicides. Does Oak Lea have a serial killer on their hands?

Christine Husom did an amazing job at keeping me on the edge of my seat. Christine has a way of giving you just enough information to keep you anticipating more. This book is a real page turner. It progressively gets more intense the deeper into the book you get.

If you’re a fan of mystery, this book is for you. That being said, this genre is not usually what I prefer, but I’m addicted now. The mixture in Murder in Winnebago County is brilliant. Not only are you following along while Oak Lea’s finest uncover secrets that will help them solve this mystery, but you are thrust into the daily lives, friendships and romances of the characters.

Probably my favorite parts within this story are reading from the killer’s point of view. The killer is meticulous and more than just a little over the deep end. As you’re reading, you can feel the insanity that this character emits. On more than one occasion, I actually stopped reading to reflect on the realness Christine brought into her writing. It’s easy to get lost and “feel” as the characters feel. I also think the identity of the serial killer may be surprising!

As I stated earlier, this book is really worth the read. I would recommend it to anyone wanting to be immersed in a story where the characters and setting are so vivid and rich and the story line is imaginative and intriguing. Another plus is that Murder is Winnebago County is only the first of three in this series. I don’t know about you, but I’m a sucker for series books and I can’t wait to get my hands on the next one!

I can’t think of enough to say about Christine’s fantastic, creative piece of fiction. The fact that she uses her past experiences to influence her writing brings this story to life. I’m pleased that I decided to take a chance and step outside of my normal preferences. I’m equally delighted that there are two more books in this series that await me and I’m already hoping for more. Keep writing Chris, I don’t think I’ll ever tire of Winnebago County. ( )

When three prominent Winnebago County residents kill themselves within days of each other, Sgt. Corky Aleckson, of the Oak Lea Police Department, doesn't believe it is just a coincidence and starts looking for a link. What she doesn't realize is that the deaths aren't really suicides but the work of a serial killer who has compiled a list of targets, and one of Corky's dearest friends may be the next victim.

"Murder in Winnebago County" by Christine Husom is an excellent novel, full of suspense and drama. The town of Oak Lea is an authentic picture of small town America that reminded me of my own hometown and many of the characters seemed familiar, like I had known them all my life. This is a credit to the author, who not only manages to develop the characters while keeping the story moving, but also takes the time to develop the antagonist in an effort to shed some light on the motivation as events unfold.

I particularly enjoyed the interaction between the main character, Corky Aleckson, and the other characters, such as her mom and her partner at the police department, as well as a new relationship that develops and brings a little romance into the story. The dialogue flows with ease and seems as natural as real life conversation which is, again, a credit to the talent of author Christine Husom. When such detail is taken with the little aspects of storytelling, the book as a whole becomes more believable and compelling.

If you like a good mystery with interesting characters that you will care about, then I highly recommend this book. It is the first in what I hope will be a long running series and I, for one, can't wait to read the next installment. ( )