A review by tracey1981
Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz

challenging mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.0

Ryan and I enjoyed listening to this meta-mystery-within-a-mystery book. We’ve also liked the Hawthorne and Horowitz series. If anything this one was maybe just a touch TOO clever which sometimes made it a bit annoying and I had to work harder than I wanted to for a cozy mystery. But the payoff was pretty good. Overall, this is a unique and worthwhile read. It ranged from about 2.5 to 4 stars at our book club.