A review by leandrathetbrzero
The Murder Wheel by Tom Mead

funny lighthearted mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

This continues to be a series that I devour in a matter of days! It was so lovely to return to the dark, puzzling world of Joseph Spector. This time around, I entered it with a friend! And what a great buddy read choice this ended up being. Tom Mead kept us on our toes as we followed the perspective of lawyer Edmund Ibbs. There were so many elements to love: the illusionist sleuth, the multiple impossible crimes being juggled, the maps/blueprints included, and the Clue Key at the back of the book are just the tip of the iceberg.

P.S. Don't be fooled by the title. Yes, there is a Ferris wheel involved, but a majority of the setting takes place in a theater!