A review by henrymarlene
A Most Malicious Messenger by Katherine Black

lighthearted fast-paced

2.0

 

For me, two dachshunds that resemble my own on the cover of a book was motivation for me to read “A Most Malicious Messenger” by Katherine Black. This is another cozy comedic mystery read for me this year.  May Morrigan is a retired librarian running a bookshop, and lives with her mother Minty, and her best friend Fletcher (who owns two doxies!). The mayhem begins when an anonymous text is received May, followed by a death in the village. And another death. All in a not so cozy manner! 

 

Add to this another story weaving in Minty’s past that is keeping May more intrigued than ever, and as the sleuthing begins, the anonymous texter decides to focus their attention in Fletcher. While the murder mysteries play out, the book is balanced out with a lot of light humour. I think that if I had read the first book I would have had more of a connection to May and Fletcher however I was able to read it as a stand alone book. 

 It was clever how the reveals occurred and that you were kept guessing along the way through the story.  If you’re looking for a book to curl up wit on a holiday or a weekend, this one will be one to entertain you.