A review by mmcav
A Morbid Taste for Bones by Ellis Peters

challenging mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Ellis Peters’ Brother Cadfael historical mystery series has been on my TBR list for a long while and “A Morbid Taste for Bones,” the first book, is a great beginning. Set in the 12th century, Welsh-born Brother Cadfael is a monk and an excellent detective, serving with his brothers at the Abbey in Shrewsbury, England. Cadfael is a late comer to the monastic life and has had quite a colorful life, which adds so much to his character. I actually found all the characters to be highly believable and the story is full of humor, sarcasm, and a little irreverence!