In The Spirit

In this book, the fifth novel of the series, our favorite characters strayed into an unlikely adventure.  Their attempt at a countryside Christmas in the English Cotswolds went amiss.  Yet, incidents happened for a reason, and they created entertaining scenarios.  The scenery is vivid, the themes are believable, and the wide range of new characters are fun to learn about.  Details leap off the page.  Shady circumstances represented things that often happen in rural areas that are rarely discussed.  I discovered many fascinating tidbits: historical and holiday-themed.  What one culture assumes is unique to them is actually a byproduct of several cultures, through generations.  Such insights provided the plot with a pleasant undertone of unity.  I wish you “Happy Reading” with this jaunt into Ken’s realm.  Let the magic begin.