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Viking/Sleuth
2 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Herculeah Jones Mystery series.
In this seventh book, Byars makes playful use of Gothic novel conventions by introducing a sinister tower, an innocent captive, and an evil impostor. All await Herculeah as she investigates the strange goings-on at the Hunt mansion. The brief chapters move along at a fast pace until Herculeah has an exciting encounter with the villain and (of course) solves the mystery.
Reviewer: Martha Sibert
(4)
YA
Assistant to her father, a small-town Colorado coroner, Cammie delves into the forensic investigation surrounding the death of a popular teacher. Navigating Cammie's new relationship with a too-perfect boy and the imminent return of her long-absent mother, the plot gets bogged down in details and superfluous dialogue, then compensates with convenient resolutions. Still, the mystery will keep genre fans guessing.
Reviewer: David Elzey
2 reviews
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