I love to return to this genre from time to time. I read a few fresh or old novels, then move to other things.
I'm not on a particularly good streak lately, though:
The Mitford Murders: It was a fine basic novel, but nothing spectacular. I somehow completely missed that Mitford family in the novel were based on a real family of Nancy Mitford and her sisters. I'm actually glad that I did, in other case, the plot would be even more predictable.
Cahokia Jazz: More of a noir detective fiction. Great alternate history world with Indians thriving in their own state in the prohibition era USA. Poorly executed plot with action sequences that are so awkwardly bad that they are almost good.
Inspector Singh Investigates: A Most Peculiar Malaysian Murder: I didn't get a particularly strong opinion of the setting.
Salvation of a Saint: Decent novel, not as good as The Devotion of Suspect X from the same author, but I believe I will return to him in the future. His plots are thick with clues and hints, I'm just slightly put off by dark settings and impersonal characters.
Last edited by jackm8; 12-05-2024 at 08:57 PM.
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