Kristin McFarland crafts compelling narratives that delve into the darker aspects of human nature and society. Her style is marked by a sharp insight into character psychology and a keen observation of the world around her. Through her engaging storytelling, she explores complex moral questions and the realities of life, often with surprising twists. Her work reflects a background in reporting, translating a fascination with real-life dramas into fictional worlds filled with suspense and profound understanding.
In the vein of Joanne Fluke's Hannah Swensen mystery series, No Saving Throw is a fresh and fun cozy mystery debut of a gaming-store-proprietor-turned- amateur-sleuth who sets out to solve the murder of a member of her LARP community and becomes more embroiled in the case than she ever bargained for.