C.L. Miller delivers a fun new mystery with “The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder.”
When Freya Lockwood’s former and estranged mentor Arthur Crockleford dies mysteriously, he leaves her and her aunt, his good friend, Carole a clue to be solved … to right a wrong and find a very important treasure. Arthur and Freya once worked as antique hunters, searching for antiques that needed to be returned to their rightful owners, but when something goes tragically wrong 20 years ago, the two parted ways. Can Freya learn to forgive Arthur and take on his last request?
What follows is a fun and zany mystery, reminiscent of an Agatha Christie story. With several suspects all alone at the Copthorn Manor, can Freya and Carole solve several mysteries that drop in their lap, all while protecting Arthur’s secrets and their lives?
Miller does a great job of developing a plot with many twists and turns, as well as equally great and loathsome characters. She also reminds us of several great themes, like finding adventure in life (as Arthur says, “Always be ready for the next grand adventure”); finding forgiveness; and using our failures and weaknesses to grow stronger.
Fans of mysteries, especially like those of Miss Christie, will love “The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder,” which is due out Feb. 6.
Five stars out of five.
Atria Books provided this complimentary copy through NetGalley for my honest, unbiased review.