J. Comeaux

This radio play is fun and confusing. The author introduces many characters in a short time, so for listening it gets a bit busy.

My reaction to the book was to wonder how far Perry Mason will go when he can't be that certain, is told so many lies, has so many conflicting issues to deal with. It is a wonder he didn't just sit out the rest of his law career in jail.

I enjoyed this book, and it builds pace and accelerates, so be prepared to plod through much of the first half of the book. But then, some unexpected twists and turns and some real danger for our duo, it becomes a very exciting mystery. The solution was excellent. Bravo, Laurie King. I went out and bought the audio book of Rudyard Kipling's KIM after this.

I cannot give away one of the most memorable moments without spoiling the final chapter, but this book is excellent and paints a very real unidealized picture of our favorite heroine Mary Russell. Who is she and where does she come from? This will answer many of those questions for us, and most importantly for her. Mary when she is away from Sherlock and among her peers is a very different Mary and we are both shocked and pleased.

Mary left her heart in San Francisco

Be sure to read this book after "The Game" so you understand the references. Locked Rooms is a wonderful book, delving deep into Mary's innermost thoughts and feelings, but always with a purpose. Our detecting duo meet with interesting characters and they are given sufficient space for enjoyment. The book moves at an exciting pace for some of the time, but takes a slower stroll when needed. As much as I complained about "The Moor" I want to praise Laurie King for this book, Locked Rooms. I think she has reached a high point. I will proceed to the next in the series with high hopes.

A good listen, and very important that you read the book O, Jerusalem first to enjoy this tale. But if you proceed to this book right after O Jerusalem, it will be like the second part, and you will really like the depth of character. A strong plus for this book is the imagery of Justice Hall. At first, perhaps we don't think we need all the description, but it appears to have meaning and purpose as the final chapter unfolds. I recommend this book for fans of Mary Russell and Sherlock Holmes series.

No, the plot moved along slowly and had moments of faster pacing. Not the top of the series, but certainly among the memorable ones.

The main antagonist has a very tiny part in this story and we do not meet him/her until quite a ways into it. Perhaps this is good if you don't want to know ahead of time or if you like to be surprised.

Interesting because Russel's thoughts and actions are organic and logical. Lots of investigative work here, and some dead ends too.

Jenny is a fine reader for Russel.

The Magdalene Code

The single line, uttered by Russel, to Holmes. "Woof." This line, in context, speaks VOLUMES and is wonderful. Thanks.

I suppose you have to get through this book to keep the story narrative alive.

Make something happen. In this book, the narrative goes like this for 20 chapters: Russel visits some people, and nothing happens. Then she rides a horse to the countryside, and nothing happens. Then she dines with some people, and nothing happens. Then she does something else, and nothing happens. Then, in about chapter 20, somebody shows up dead. Then some things happen later, and Holmes and Russel try to find the solution.

Very disappointed that Laurie King decided to take a break and spend the whole book as a fond remembrance of the Baskerville case.

Please let the next book be more interesting.