Quirky Cat
Book Summary:
Detective Evander “Andy” Mills once thought his life was over. While it has changed quite drastically from the life he once lived - he has started to find a place for himself. This is thanks largely to the community around him.
Andy can support this community by solving the mysteries and murders that the police ignore. Take his latest case, which begins as a simple (but troubling) case of blackmail. It doesn’t take long before it gets much darker.
My Review:
If you love mystery novels with a side of historical fiction and loads of LGBTQ+ characters, you’ve got to check out the world of Andy Mills. The Bell in the Fog is the second novel in this series, and I am here for it.
I first fell in love with this series with Lavender House - but I think I loved The Bell in the Fog even more. Here, the characters have been given a chance to grow, and boy, did they. Andy’s backstory, in particular, seemed to blossom within these pages, and I can’t wait for more.
The mystery in this book immediately sucked me in. It was layered and nearly impossible to predict - in the best way possible. Likewise, the secondary characters help flesh out this world, making it feel alive. I don’t think this series would be the same without them.
Long story short, The Bell in the Fog is the perfect follow-up for this series, and I’m already counting down the days to the third novel (Rough Pages, estimated release of October 2024).
Highlights:
Historical Mystery
Murder Mystery
Detective Series
LGBTQ+
Thanks to Forge Books and #NetGalley for making this book available for review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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