Status Updates From Playing for the Ashes (Insp...

And so I return to a familiar authoress on another mystery. If I criticize anything, it is that her introductions can be cumbersome. She should not open with external characters and take long to bring in the regular crew. I would reassure new readers to ride it out because you will love Thomas, Helen, Barbara, Simon, Deborah. Professionalism and compassion are enriched by very personal friendships and home lives.

26 frickin hours! And I thought Karen Rose was bad...