An Act of Villainy

I think that this may have been the best in this series so far, despite the fact that it lulled in the middle and I guessed the ending. The plot was satisfying and the author actually laid out clues along the way so that you could try to solve the mystery too, which hasn't been the case for a few of the other books. It was also fun to read how the denouement played out. I went back and forth about whether or not I was satisfied with the motive for the murder. I think I landed on it as interesting. As usual, the relationship between the protagonists was frustrating but maybe it would be boring otherwise.

Realistic rating 3.7/5

My first read in this series and it was enjoyable with good writing and a likable cast of characters. This is your basic murder mystery and I'm afraid the ending was a bit bland and the motivation for the murder was pointless. One other note, the performer does a great job with the narration and giving distinctive voices and dialect for all the characters except Amory, the main character. The voice she uses for her makes the character sound like a snobbish, uptight school headmistress in her 70's and I believe the character is in her 30's. Aside from that, I was entertained, and I think I may start this series from the beginning.