Why Casey Had to Die: A Harry Bronson Mystery

L. C. Hayden
Five Star (2006)
ISBN 1594144931
Reviewed by Lisa Kisner for Reader Views (1/07)

Harry Bronson is a retired detective drawn into investigating a case that has haunted him for over twenty years.  The murder of Casey Secrist had been Bronson’s first case.  Her boyfriend was eventually implicated in her murder; however, Bronson never fully believed he was guilty.  Bronson begins receiving mysterious notes and finds himself the host of a murder-mystery convention with an all too familiar plot.  Following the murder of a convention member who appeared to have information about the case, Bronson finds himself with a group of suspects containing both familiar and unfamiliar faces.  As Bronson becomes a suspect in the murder, his wife disappears and he must find a series of geocaches to find her and solve this decades old murder before the killer kills again.

Who wouldn’t love the character of Harry Bronson?  He is a smart, competent man who loves his wife and loves solving crimes.  Throughout his career he was infamous for bending the rules slightly and he hasn’t stopped now that he is retired. Drawn in from the first page, I was reluctant to put the book down until the very end.  In “Why Casey Had to Die,” L. C. Hayden has created a suspenseful tale full of interesting characters that will keep readers guessing. Every twist and turn adds depth to this well crafted story.  All fans of whodunit mysteries will find a new series to devour. I am already anxiously awaiting the next Harry Bronson mystery. 

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