A review by jetangen
Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill

lighthearted mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

 

Present day. Joe (novelist) and Meredith (lawyer) are adult twins from Australia enjoying a celebratory trip on the famous Orient Express following Joe's completion of cancer treatment. All seems like a fun lark with some of the passengers presenting as the characters in the old Agatha Christie book. Until the first murder scene is found in a locked compartment that seems to be awash in blood but without a corpse. The inquisitive Penvale siblings apply their senses of observation and logic to the investigation headed by several real law enforcement passengers. The next murders are equally confusing, but at least the bodies are present. Complicating things is the presence of a couple who seem to have come down with the newest iteration of the Covid virus, thereby requiring quarantine. Good story with many twists and peppered with tongue-in-cheek sly humor. Loved it!
I requested and received a temporary uncorrected e-book file from Poisoned Pen Press via NetGalley.Avail Aug 19, 2025
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