A review by lizzicampdux
A Trace of Poison by Colleen Cambridge

mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Since solving her first murder in the previous book, Phyllida has become insufferable in this one. Never acknowledging any insight she has not specifically requested from others and not graciously accepting help even in the most extreme situations. The denouement was a good reveal and, true to quality detective writing, all the clues were laid out for the reader if they only took the time to look.