“This is what you do all the time, isn’t it? Look at corpses and puzzle out who did it. When a knock at the door heralds a plea for Crispin’s services, he allows his son to tag along with him and Jack Tucker, his close servant turned apprentice. Although it is very problematic to do so publicly, he is comforted by the opportunity to impart some of his skill and knowledge to the young man, especially when the young man is captivated by his life as a tracker. Crispin has much for which to be thankful: good work, a respected position in the community, a family, of sorts, and being able to directly engage as father and son with Christopher Walcote. With the city and beyond full of dark intentions and misdeeds, Crispin Guest finds much work, and in many ways he finds respect and redemption.
Circumstances, however, have steered Guest into the unique occupation as a tracker, a detective of sorts, hired to investigate indiscretions, suspicions, and thefts often resulting in murder and to advance the king’s justice. However, he does have his wits on which in the past he has relied, if only he had a plan to use them to survive on the city’s mean streets. He has his head and entrails intact, but the loss of his rank, his position, his fiancée, his friends, and all support to make a living leave little for which to be thankful. It’s the late fourteenth century London, and Crispin Guest is dealing with the consequences of his treasonous actions against Richard II. Details at the end of this post on how to enter to win an ebook through NetGalley of Spiteful Bones, and a links to purchase it from Amazon and an indie bookstore. This review is a bit different as both Kathleen and Lorie share some thoughts on this wonderful book.
0 kommentar(er)
