“A riveting, pulse-pounding, adrenaline rush of a thriller. Do not miss this book!” – Noelle W. Ihli, author of Gray After Dark Readers' Favorite 2023 Silver Medal Award Winner, Mystery-Murder Audiobook Reviewer 2023 Best Mystery Award Victoria’s life isn’t as perfect as it seems. But with two homicide detectives on her doorstep, it's about to get a lot worse. Still reeling from the shocking discovery that her husband is having a passionate affair with his real estate client, Victoria struggles to process the mind-blowing news that Nick’s lover is dead— brutally murdered in cold blood on the very same evening she uncovered the truth. And now two detectives are on her doorstep, waiting to question both of them. Is she a suspect? With little hard evidence and no shortage of suspects with "killer motives," Detectives Jack Stark and Lexi Sanchez are under intense pressure to solve the high-profile murder case that rocks the picturesque village of Tarrytown just as the town is gearing up for the area’s annual Halloween festivities and an influx of tourists. As Victoria sets out to clear herself and find out the truth, she’s faced with two terrifying possibilities— either her husband is a murderer or someone is out to get them. Conflicted about her marriage and emotionally raw, she sets out to find the truth about what happened that night. But does she really want to know? For fans of Shari Lapena, Daniel Hurst, Jeneva Rose, Sarah Pekkanen, Kaira Rouda, or Shalini Boland. "This book was exciting, had suspense, intrigue, action, murder, revenge, a fantastic who done it and some crazy twists and turns!" -NetGalley "A compelling and suspenseful thriller with intriguing twists and turns." - Amazon "Great book! Great storyline!" - Amazon "This book is awesome sexy & suspenseful!" - Amazon "The book was a thrilling exploration of human emotions and the darker aspects of relationships, making it a must-read for fans of intense psychological thrillers." -- NetGalley "This book has all the twists and turns that make a thriller worth reading" - Amazon REVIEWS: "Gossip, distrust, and paranoia spread through the town, and Victoria and Nick choose to take matters into their own hands to clear their names, culminating in an emotional finale." - Kirkus Reviews "The plot in Killer Motives by Bonnie L. Traymore is complex, intriguing, and thrilling, and I could not put the book down until I found out who the killer was. Victoria suspecting that her husband was having an affair was a great addition to the nonstop suspense. The story is fast-paced and full of action. It kept me on the edge of my seat and I just kept turning the pages to see what was going to happen next. The ending exceeded my expectations and was a big surprise." ★★★★★ - Readers' Favorite "The setting infuses the story with fresh air. Traymore's integration of the history of the Hudson Valley area, and of details of its artwork, provide an additional layer of interest and novelty. Traymore keeps readers guessing about the culprit until the unexpected conclusion." - The Booklife Prize "A stellar cozy mystery, Killer Motives is a superb first installment of the Hudson Valley Mystery series. With spot-on realistic criminal procedures, and the historically detailed setting of the Sleepy Hollow area giving the story a brooding feel, Killer Motives offers a thrilling escape, even with the chilling atmosphere." Self-Publishing Review, ★★★★½ "Fans of Shari Lapena and Chris Bohjalian will appreciate Victoria's complexity and drive as she navigates the labyrinthine events in Killer Motives . With local traditions and ghost stories dating back hundreds of years interspersed throughout the plot, readers from a broad variety of backgrounds will find something to enjoy among the historical and speculative elements that complement the main mystery." - Yahoo News