Al igual que los crímenes. El matrimonio podría ser pasión o codicia o poder o los tres, teóricamente. Algunos matrimonios eran un crimen.
Just like crimes. Marriage could be passion or greed or power or all three, theoretically. Some marriages were a crime.
“It Takes Two” by Mindy Hall follows a quiet town shaken by a shocking murder discovery, revealing how hidden secrets and moral choices can upend ordinary lives in an instant. In this taut suspense novel, Hall explores the fragile line between safety and chaos—and the unexpected strength found in human connection. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this book is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
Mindy Hall has spent many years volunteering for non-profit organizations, sitting on their boards of directors and watching the chemistry of groups of people trying to help groups of people. Her salaried jobs have included speech therapy, business manager and teaching math and English. Her current jobs include being a Granny Nanny to her fantastic grandchildren, gardening and being with friends.
“It Takes Two” is a mystery novel by Mindy Hall and part of the Louisa Daniel series. The story follows Emily Kristich, a woman juggling many roles—mother, volunteer, and comptroller for her husband’s business—when she suddenly finds herself pulled into a troubling and dangerous mystery connected to the nonprofit organization she serves.
Hall, who also wrote Nowhere Is Somewhere, is known for crafting character-driven mysteries grounded in everyday life. Beyond writing, she is trained as a speech therapist and often describes herself as a lifelong learner with a deep interest in justice, activism, and community work—elements that quietly shape the emotional core of her storytelling.
Emily’s path is strongly influenced by her mother, Louisa Daniel, whose legacy of service inspires Emily to join the board of a nonprofit called Sustain and Shelter. While trying to balance leadership duties with raising her children and supporting her husband’s business, Emily begins to notice unsettling tensions within the organization. Suspicious board members and a string of mysterious deaths force her to confront secrets she never expected, and with Louisa’s guidance, she works to uncover the truth and protect the cause she believes in.
What makes the novel especially engaging is the way it blends domestic reality with genuine suspense. Emily isn’t a traditional detective—she’s a mother and community member first—which makes the danger feel more immediate and personal. The relationship between Emily and Louisa adds emotional weight, turning the mystery into a story about legacy, trust, and service as much as crime.
Excitingly, “It Takes Two” by Mindy Hall is now available in Spanish! This edition makes it possible for even more families and readers of all ages to learn from Mindy’s message in their native language. Whether you’re reading it as Spanish or the original English version, this book offers a reflective, character-centered mystery that thoughtfully weaves together family life, community involvement, and intrigue. Readers who enjoy grounded “amateur sleuth” stories with emotional depth and real-world themes will likely find this novel both compelling and meaningful.
Fiel al espíritu altruista iniciado por su madre, Louisa Daniel, trabajadora social, Emily Kritisch realiza servicio comunitario. Al aceptar un puesto en la junta directiva de una organización sin fi nes de lucro, Sustain and Shelter, Emily tiene que sortear a un grupo de miembros asustados y situaciones extrañas. Además, Emily debe ocuparse de las responsabilidades de la maternidad, la auditoría del negocio de su esposo y otras labores de voluntariado. Si solo necesitara dos de estas actividades, sería una maestra de la gestión del tiempo y la efi ciencia. Sin embargo, como mujer del siglo XXI, Emily debe encontrar la solución a tres muertes en su vida multitarea. Únete a Emily en “Se Necesitan Dos”, el tercer libro de la serie de misterio de Louisa Daniel, mientras ella, con la ayuda de su madre, Louisa, resuelve una situación enigmática en el trabajo de voluntariado.
“Detalles que llaman la atención, prosa fluida e interesantes detalles personales”.
– Library Journal (por Social Graces)
“El segundo misterio, lleno de fantasía, de Hall es un plato contundente”.
– Publishers’ Weekly (por Nowhere Is Somewhere)
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