A review by vsbedford
Summers End by Juneau Black

4.0

We follow Vera and Lenore to Summers End where, inevitably, the two friends get caught up in murder, intrigue, and a vast criminal network. A fan of the series will be happy to know that the hallmarks are all there - general coziness, nice descriptions of food, and a mystery that is twisty but also plays fair with the reader. To be honest, I'm never very good at figuring out the killer/criminal, and I was pleasantly surprised to find that my suspicions were correct. Now, what's new and notable for this entry? 1) A change of scenery - it's fun to see Vera negotiate a community where the creatures don't already know and trust her. 2) A deepening and expansion of the world in the archaeological site. I appreciate that the authors are taking the time to color in details and history. 3) Perhaps the glimmer of a long term villain/criminal syndicate? Maybe? We'll have to see in future installments!

I received an ecopy from the publishers and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.