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Graveyard Dust by Barbara Hambly
5.0
This was what turned out to be a wonderfully told mystery. It's my first book by this author and in this series and it took me a bit to get into. But once I did, it kept me listening in the parking lot or driving around the block one more time to listen longer.
Historical mysteries can be tricky if the research hasn't been done or the story isn't engaging. That's not the case here. I liken this to my beloved Brother Cadfael mystery series. Atmosphere is an important character in the series. Not even just an aspect, but an actual character that must be included to make the story.
Starting a series in the middle can be problematic in some series, but not here. I was caught up throughout the book of some of what happened in the previous two books [which are now in my Audible library]. And this book can stand on its own, in my opinion. The mystery is intricate and dark.
I liked that Benjamin was compelled to investigate even at the danger to himself. He has many things against him, but he has people in his corner. Somewhat to his dismay but he respects the different spiritual beliefs in New Orleans. Some help and others hinder as do the people who have their selfish and selfless requisites depending on who and how they are.
A highly excellent mystery all the way around.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.
Historical mysteries can be tricky if the research hasn't been done or the story isn't engaging. That's not the case here. I liken this to my beloved Brother Cadfael mystery series. Atmosphere is an important character in the series. Not even just an aspect, but an actual character that must be included to make the story.
Starting a series in the middle can be problematic in some series, but not here. I was caught up throughout the book of some of what happened in the previous two books [which are now in my Audible library]. And this book can stand on its own, in my opinion. The mystery is intricate and dark.
I liked that Benjamin was compelled to investigate even at the danger to himself. He has many things against him, but he has people in his corner. Somewhat to his dismay but he respects the different spiritual beliefs in New Orleans. Some help and others hinder as do the people who have their selfish and selfless requisites depending on who and how they are.
A highly excellent mystery all the way around.
I can definitely recommend this book, series and author.