I've enjoyed Susan Elia MacNeal's Maggie Hope historical mystery series since the very first book, Mr. Churchill's Secretary. This series is a wonderful blend of history, mystery, and character, with a strong dash of thriller that certainly can raise the pulse. It's hard for me to believe that Maggie is already up to her ninth adventure, but she is, and I did my uncoordinated happy dance when I found out the particulars for the newest book in the series.
Let's take a look at what's in store for us in The King's Justice which will be available February 25, 2020!
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| Available February 25, 2020! |
"London. December 1942. As the Russian army repels German forces from Stalingrad, Maggie Hope, secret agent and spy, takes a break from the Special Operations Executive division to defuse bombs in London. But Maggie herself is like an explosion waiting to happen. Shaken by a recent case, she finds herself living more dangerously--taking more risks than usual, smoking again, drinking gin and riding a motorcycle--and the last thing she wants is to get entangled in another crime. But when she's called upon to look into a stolen Stradivarius, one of the finest violins ever made, Maggie finds the case too alluring to resist.
Meanwhile, there's a serial killer on the loose in London and Maggie's skills are in demand. Little does she know that in the process of investigating this dangerous predator, she will come face to face with a new sort of evil...and discover a link between the precious violin and the murders no one could ever have expected."
Sounds like another good'un, doesn't it? One of the things I like the most about this series is that the things Maggie has to do as a part of the effort to win the war-- and to stay alive-- have a profound effect on her. She's not ten feet tall and bulletproof. She's human. But, boy howdy, can she ever think on her feet!
If you're a fan like me, I'm sure you've just added The King's Justice to your pre-order or wish lists. If you haven't read any of the books in the series, I hope you give them a try. You have a treat in store for you!
I can see why you're looking forward to this one, Cathy. I do like it when an author can create a strong sense of place and time, and still tell a good story. That's not easy.
ReplyDeleteNo, it's not. I think there must be a tendency to want to put more of your research into the story than is necessary (for one thing).
DeleteI am so behind on this series. I think I kept up through about book #3 and then fell behind. This is #9? OK, I need to make a point of putting this series on my 'read the whole series' list. I've done two of those this year so far and am liking it as an alternative to other ways of reading.
ReplyDeleteI keep saying that I'm going to do something like that one of these days, but I always stop myself. How would all y'all think of nothing but one author's books being reviewed on my blog for who knows how long? LOL
DeleteThis one's on my wish list. Looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteJust got the latest James R Benn book, which is one of the Billy Boyle WWII mysteries, When Hell Struck Twelve. Waiting for the opportunity to dive in...
Enjoy! I have to admit that I picked up the first Billy Boyle book, but it just didn't grab me for some reason.
DeleteI am looking forward to reading this too! It is a wonderful series!
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is!
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