
United States, 31st Aug 2025, -
Carolyn Summer Quinn’s Fate Can Toss a Boomerang: A Murder Mystery, a work of fiction has received the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the Firebird Book Award. The book follows Detective Knox Wanamaker as he investigates a case with personal connections and a symbolic message left at the scene.
The Literary Titan review highlights the author’s focus on the psychological and procedural aspects of the investigation, emphasizing how the story “dares to let its title resonate through every layer of the plot” and shows “the best mysteries are not just about catching someone, but about what comes back to strike when fate, memory, and conscience align.”
According to a review from The Chrysalis BREW Project, the book is “a gripping, small-town crime tale that blends the relentless logic of a police investigation with the messy, unforgettable tangle of personal history.”
About the Author
Carolyn Summer Quinn grew up in Roselle and Scotch Plains, New Jersey, in a large extended family. She has lived in New York City for nearly forty years and has authored twenty books that have received multiple awards.
About the Book
Fate Can Toss a Boomerang: A Murder Mystery follows Detective Knox Wanamaker as he navigates a murder investigation connected to events from his past. Combining procedural detail with an exploration of long-term consequences, the book examines how unresolved histories intersect with the search for truth. It is available via major retailers including Amazon.