I love reading mysteries. But even more so than that, I love reading mysteries written by CW Hawes. I was introduced to the power investigative PI team, Justinia and Harry Wright when I read the first book in this series, Festival of Death. The quality of the character development in that story led me to purchase the entire series. I have been slowly working my way through all of them, savoring them like a fine wine. This, the fourth in the series, does not disappoint.
What I love most about these books is that you can read them in any order and get a great reading experience, but if you're like me, and enjoy reading a series in order, well, that just ramps up the fun all the more. This installment takes us into the world of politics--always a hot subject. There's a leak in Congresswoman Madelyn Horstman's campaign, which could hurt her chances for re-election if the other side decides to use the information. There is a lot of turmoil within the campaign already, which becomes immediately evident to the Wrights as soon as they agree to take on the case.
I do not believe in spoilers during a review, as I really think it takes some of the fun out of discovering the story for yourself... especially when it's a whodunnit mystery. I will say that there is plenty of jealousy, extramarital affairs, blackmail, and murder to satisfy anyone who loves a political wrapped mystery with its roots based in good old fashioned investigative crime solving.
The author is a master at weaving a taut storyline, and the plot is solid, but the characters, especially the dynamic between Harry, his wife Bea, his sister Justinia, and her on again/off again boyfriend Cal, really make this journey one worth taking. This is a great story written by a top-notch writer and storyteller. The Justinia Wright Mysteries are written with a nod to the greats--Rex Stout's Nero Wolfe and Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot. I would put CW Hawes' creation on the same bookshelf with these great writers anytime. If you haven't read any of the Justinia Wright Mysteries, this is a wonderful book to read and become familiar with an outstanding cast of characters. I guarantee that you'll become hooked and end up buying the whole series.
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