One of my biggest issue with having so much to read and blog about it is that I can rarely follow books in series. I can start falling for some characters or settings and would burn to see if the continuation will be as good as it promises, but with such a limited amount of time on my sleeves and so many books to review, it may take a long long time, if ever, until I will be back.
Thus, my highest pleasure of being able to read not only one, but two books in a series: Murder at Raven´s Edge and Murder at Ravenswood House by Louise Marley.
Set in a quaint village - Raven´s Edge, a name that promise a lot of mystery -, the novels do have a touch of mystery and old folktales. An impressive team of detectives - professionals and hobby ones - are involved in solving out of the ordinary crimes, which involve mysterious rituals and dark characters. And, in addition to the crime story, there is also place left for a bit of romance, which make the story even more exciting, as it was not suspenseful enough.
What I really loved about the books is how it creates extraordinary situations using personal stories of local characters. In Murder at Ravenswood House, for instance, DI Ben Taylor is involved in investigating some bizarre criminal occurences that will reveal truths about his very tormented family history. The Gothic chills do make it as a great read especially around Halloween.
The novels are atmospheric and sometimes the ambiance is Gothic-dark, but do also focus on character development, which make the series unique in both of approach and cast of characters. Knowing that I have not only one, but two books set in the same environment and most likely featuring a similar distribution, I was able to focus on details and behaviors that helped me to better understand the next episode of the saga.
In full honesty, I hope there will be more books in the series, as I already feel at home in the ambiance of the book. A recommended read for anyone looking for some serious crime riddles for the coming weekend or summer vacation.
Rating: 4 stars
Disclaimer: Books offered as part of the book tour but the opinions are, as usual, my own
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