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Playing the Palace

Paul Rudnick

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Being a New Yorker means accepting that your bike will get stolen every few months and getting hit...

Tricky test: Get smart Pro

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Your life seems so booooring… All the time someone is trying to share you the same old puzzles to...

PayByPhone Parking

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PayByPhone is the highest ranked parking app in the world. 12 million motorists use the service to...

Farming Simulator 16

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Manage your own farm and drive massive machines in an open world! Farming Simulator 16 allows you...

Stickman Base Jumper 2

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Pack your parachute and jump down the highest buildings in the world and experience the amazing...

Kiteboard Hero

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Shred hard, boost big and go kiteloop crazy with this first ever ‘real-feel’ kitesurfing game! ...

Whatever It Takes

Leigh Fleming

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A Highland Springs Romance (Whatever Series Book 4) Secrets are best left buried in the past,...

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2357 KP) rated The Invisible Assistant in Books

Jan 26, 2022

Magical Locked Room Mystery

Magician Eli Marks is surprised when his ex-wife, Deirdre, shows up at one of his magic shows with her new husband, Homicide Detective Fred Hutton. However, they are there seeking Eli’s advice. A recent murder/suicide inside a lock townhome appears to be open and shut to Fred, but Deirdre, a DA, is certain that something else is going on, and she is hoping that Eli’s unique view of things will help explain what really happened. Will his knowledge of magic help solve the case?

I’ve been meaning to read this story for a while, and I’m glad I finally did. This is a classic locked room mystery, and I always enjoy those. The solution was logical if a bit of a stretch. Still, I was willing to buy into it. We really only have three characters in this story, and the interaction between them was fun. As a fan of the series, I laughed at some of it, in fact. I suspect that those coming to the characters first the first time will find it just as amusing. The story is set early in the series, so fans should expect those dynamics as they read. Whether you are new to Eli’s world or not, this is a short story you’ll enjoy.

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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2357 KP) rated Murder in Morningside Heights in Books

Feb 16, 2022 (Updated Feb 16, 2022)

Murder at a Women’s College

Frank Malloy’s new private investigation business has only been open a few months, but it hasn’t gotten him any interesting cases until the Northrups walk in. Their daughter Abigail has just been murdered on the campus of the women’s college where she taught. Her parents want to know what happened without the press getting wind of a scandal to ruin her reputation. Soon, Frank’s new wife, Sarah, is helping him figure out what happened to Abigail. With several competing motives, will they figure out the truth?

As always, this was an excellent trip back to 1890’s New York City. The story was fast paced, so even when I was ahead of the characters, it wasn’t for that long. And I still wasn’t sure about who the killer was until we reached the logical conclusion. Of course, it’s always great to spend time with the characters, and I love how Frank and Sarah’s world continues to evolve. I also enjoy the humor that the characters and their relationships provide. It’s a nice balance to some of the more serious themes the series tackles. This book will please fans of the series. Believe me, it is worth the time invested in catching up if you are still behind on the series like I am.