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A review by anjana
The Noose's Shadow by Graham Brack
4.0
This book was the one I liked most of all of Master Mercurius’ exploits. I think the averageness of the situation was a lure and the fact that I identified the culprit quite early on. Usually, the latter bit is a drawback but in this case, I could relax and let the investigation wind its way through strange and interesting characters before the sudden understanding dawns on our Master (who actually has higher qualifications now).
A woman in need comes to him one night for help and moved by her plea (as well as her, in general), Master Mercurius sets out to investigate. I was mildly familiar with the concept of coerced confessions to be a deciding factor in declaring one guilt from another series. He chooses the right people at the university to give him a leg up with appropriate help as required. Although older than when we first meet him, his mind is more challenging to control now than before. There is a better pattern of events here, the investigation is thorough and streamlined, which means even more mental monologue. This last bit is what I think I am reading this series for. I would definitely pick up the next book if and when it becomes available to me.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my reading of the series.
A woman in need comes to him one night for help and moved by her plea (as well as her, in general), Master Mercurius sets out to investigate. I was mildly familiar with the concept of coerced confessions to be a deciding factor in declaring one guilt from another series. He chooses the right people at the university to give him a leg up with appropriate help as required. Although older than when we first meet him, his mind is more challenging to control now than before. There is a better pattern of events here, the investigation is thorough and streamlined, which means even more mental monologue. This last bit is what I think I am reading this series for. I would definitely pick up the next book if and when it becomes available to me.
I received an ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the review is entirely based on my reading of the series.