The Unkindness of Ravens
By M.E. Hilliard
An old mansion, with eerie family portraits, tucked-away staircases, creaking floors, and tough-to-close old windows. Throw in windy thunderstorms and a dead body.
Yes, please!
Greer Hogan left her six-figure job in New York City behind after her husband’s murder and began a second career as a librarian in Raven Hill, a village near Albany. When she finds her friend’s body on a small staircase, she worries that she’ll be the main suspect. Armed with her love of mystery novels, she emulates her favorite literary detectives to solve the murder before she’s arrested as the murderer…or becomes the next victim. Who did it, and how far are they willing to go to bury secrets?
Greer’s curiosity leads her to look into nooks and crannies to find evidence. She uses the skills that make her a good librarian to research the clues she uncovers. And she never underestimates the value of neighborhood gossip.
Hilliard puts the cozy in cozy mystery, offering a character and plot that make it easy to curl up and enjoy the story.
Greer Hogan is a likeable though haunted main character whose extreme curiosity makes her an enjoyable amateur detective. The library is a delightfully creepy character that amps up the suspense. The Unkindness of Ravens is a fun read with a character you’ll want to solve mysteries with again.
On the first page, Nancy Drew’s boyfriend Ned Nickerson is compared to a Ken doll. I laughed, but I agreed. What do you think?
Hilliard puts the cozy in cozy mystery, offering a character and plot that make it easy to curl up and enjoy the story. Share on XThank you NetGalley and Crooked Lane Books for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for a review.
