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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2585 KP) rated Wonton Terror in Books

Sep 27, 2024 (Updated Sep 27, 2024)  
Wonton Terror
Wonton Terror
Vivien Chien | 2019 | Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
An Explosive Night Market
Lana Lee is excited for the night market this summer. It should be fun and a good chance to draw more customers for her family’s restaurant. However, the first night ends with the explosion of one of the food trucks in attendance. There is one fatality – the owner of the truck. His wife was a friend of Lana’s mother’s, although they have drifted apart. When the police look at the wife as a suspect, Lana jumps in. Can she clear the woman?

It’s been a while since I visited Lana, and it was nice to be back. I like her and her family and friends. I especially like how realistic the family dynamics feels. A subplot involving the Lee family was also well handled. The mystery started strongly, but the pacing did lag a bit in the middle. Lana was a bit stupid at the climax, but I did still enjoy how it played out, and everything made sense at the end. If you are as behind as I am, you’ll enjoy this book.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2585 KP) rated Egg Drop Dead in Books

Apr 11, 2025 (Updated Apr 11, 2025)  
Egg Drop Dead
Egg Drop Dead
Vivien Chien | 2020 | Mystery
9
9.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Catering to a Killer
Lana Lee has decided to expand her family’s restaurant into catering, and their first gig is for family friend Donna Feng. But the party ends when Donna’s nanny is found floating in the pool. While the police look at Donna, Lana finds evidence that it might actually tie to Donna’s past. But how could that tie in to this murder?

Donna and her past were plot points for the first book in this series, so if you haven’t read that book, know there are spoilers here. I was actually happy to see this come up again with enough background to refresh my memory. There are some good clues, although I’m not sure the villain’s actions at the end made perfect sense. Still, I was hooked on the suspenseful climax. Many of the regulars took a backseat, which was good in the case of Lana’s family. But we got some great new characters, one of which I hope pops up again. This series is getting stronger as it goes along. Fans who are behind will enjoy this entry.
  
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Hazel (2934 KP) rated The Inheritance in Books

Sep 21, 2022  
The Inheritance
The Inheritance
Howard Linskey | 2022 | Crime, Mystery
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
What an enthralling read!

Sarah will inherit a small fortune and a grand house IF she is able to solve the mystery of the disappearance of her late aunt's best friend something neither her aunt or the Police were able to do in over 30 years ... Sarah has 6 months and if she fails, it all goes to the Conservative Party!!!

This book is full of interesting characters; most of which are not particularly likeable but this works really well with the story and brings up all manner of likely suspects. The setting of Craigsmoor Manor is wonderfully described and creates additional atmosphere and a creeping sense of foreboding.

The plot is intriguing and very engaging and although it's a slow burn, the author keeps you gripped by his excellent story telling and I would definitely recommend to those who love a great mystery.

My thanks must go to Michael Joseph, Penguin Random House and NetGalley for enabling me to read and share my thoughts of The Inheritance.