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Originally posted on my blog Nonstop Reader.
A Future Murder is the 5th Astrology Mystery by Linda Mather. Released 30th Aug 2022 by Joffe, it's 268 pages and is available in paperback and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately. For Kindle Unlimited subscribers, this book is currently included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. The other books in the series are also currently available on KU.
This is a well written and engaging PI undercover mystery set in Gloucestershire and interestingly, the main protagonist is a former private investigator turned astrologer (?!). She's drawn into murder and industrial espionage when her former colleague asks her to go undercover to a business/networking conference.
Readers should bring a hefty suspension of disbelief, because the first thing her colleague does after darkening her door is ask for an astrology reading of the putative subject of the "suspect", and he does so without the slightest embarrassment or hesitation. The book shapes up quite well (after that) and the characters and plot are well turned and three dimensional.
Four stars. Twisty, fast paced, and satisfying. Although there are 5 books extant in the series currently, it works perfectly well as a standalone. It would also make a good choice for a series binge or buddy read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.