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Eileen H. I would. I didn't realize this was a series until I read two out of order. Not earth-shaking, but I would have preferred to have begun at the beginnin…moreI would. I didn't realize this was a series until I read two out of order. Not earth-shaking, but I would have preferred to have begun at the beginning.(less)

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Did I miss a connection about Decker and Brodie in When Will There Be Good News? I understand the connection of Decker and JoAnna, JoAnna and Brodie (at two different times) but I couldn't understand why Decker was in Brodie's (supposedly) flat in Covent Garden.

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I really like the Reggie character... is she in any other books?

Phoebe Me too - she is such an intelligent, compassionate, intrepid character and I care so much about her storyline. So I am delighted she's in Big Sky enjo…moreMe too - she is such an intelligent, compassionate, intrepid character and I care so much about her storyline. So I am delighted she's in Big Sky enjoying a new phase of her life. And she's also now in Atkinson's latest novel Death at the Sign of the Rook. Both those novels likewise introduce several new interesting likable characters as well.(less)

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I see this is the third book in the series. I have not read the other two. Should I read in sequence?

Marianne Ratcliffe I would recommend to read in sequence. Although the mystery itself is a standalone, the character stuff is better understood from reading the previous…moreI would recommend to read in sequence. Although the mystery itself is a standalone, the character stuff is better understood from reading the previous books. There are quite a few references to Jackson's backstory that will not make sense without having read the previous books(less)

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