Welcome to Litsy!

I‘m a voracious mystery reader, but I‘m picky. I want strong characters, a sophisticated plot that lets me come along, and good writing. This book delivers all three. I loved it! I understand it‘s the first book in a series. I will follow Baker Somerset wherever she takes me!

My first book as an author features ex-Scotland Yard detective Baker Somerset and her two good friends. In their initial outing they must solve an international kidnapping, murder, and find the people involved in illegal activity in the military equipment industry. I'm new to Litsy and looking forward to getting to know other readers.
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I enjoyed this. Not too fast paced and a lot going on but a good Canadian crime novel. Will absolutely continue the series
5hrs
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Total Points: 3995

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I read the sequel the High Road first, years ago and loved it! I have been meaning to read this book and I wasn‘t disappointed. I love all the characters deeply. It makes me want to read the High Road again. It‘s funny, lighthearted, informative and very Canadian. I read it in 2 days. Delightful book.

An early book from one of my favourite authors, Charles de Lint, a pioneer of urban fantasy. I liked the setting, Ottawa in the mid-80‘s. I lived there for a couple of summers, so many places felt familiar.

Total for the #20in4 readathon so far: 12 hours and 50 minutes. @Andrew65

Whew! @Chrissyreadit challenged me to identify my top 10 (ish) favorite sci fi / fantasy novels. Impossible. This list is my current mood, responsive. But I had to exclude books that are definitely also favorites in this genre! Like Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell or City of Saints & Madmen or LOTR.. or others!!! 😁😁 But here are 13, anyway...

Books that are first in series are representative of the series (avail so far). 😁🌌🔮💜

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I love bits of this book. The parts that follow Sara and Kiernan, Taliesin, Pudjwik, and the house are amazing. I was frustrated by the government plot and much less invested in the other characters

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This week's reading plans:

Moonheart
Shadow of Night
Wheel of Time 10

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A cross post from instagram today - but the challenge works here too with what I had to say about it sooo... ?‍♂️

"This is an author I love to read outdoors in the summer. There's just something about Charles de Lint and outdoor reading that always feels so right."