Never tell Mac Faraday not to do something.Spencer's police chief, David O'Callaghan, learns this lesson the hard way when he orders Mac Faraday to stay away from the south end of Spencer's mountaintop-even though he owns the property. It doesn't take long for Mac to find out what lies on the other side of the stone wall and locked gate, on which hangs a sign warning visitors to Keep Out Topping the list of the ten most haunted places in America, Astaire Castle is associated with two suicides, three mysterious disappearances, and four murders since it was built almost a century ago-and Mac Faraday owns it In spite of David's warning, Mac can't resist unlocking the gate to see the castle that supposedly hasn't seen a living soul since his late mother had ordered it closed up after the double homicide and disappearance of Damian Wagner, a world-famous master of horror novels. What starts out as a quick tour of a dusty old castle turns into another Mac Faraday adventure when Astaire Castle becomes the scene of even more murders. Mac is going to need to put all of his investigative talents to work to sort out this case that involves the strangest characters he has run into yet-including a wolf man. No, we're not talking about Gnarly.
The Murders at Astaire Castle is the fifth installment from Lauren Carr’s Mac Faraday Mystery series. I have read other books from this series and have enjoyed single one of them. This one is no different. It is always entertaining to catch up with Mac Faraday and see what else and him and his hilarious canine sidekick, Gnarly. This time around, there are ghosts, castles, werewolves and legends surrounding the tale. I could never predict what was going to happen next. There were so many twists and turns that made me feel like my head was spinning. There was nothing I did not love about this book, so much suspense, mystery, adventure and action. I had to keep on reading until I was able to find out how it would all end. I could not put it down. Just as there was some tension in a few scenes, I would end up with a giggle or two at what was happening. Such a thrilling ride to take for a few hours. Loved it!
I am giving The Murders at Astaire Castle a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean and fun mysteries. As always, I look forward to reading more from Lauren Carr and delightful Mac Faraday Mystery series.
I received a digital copy of The Murders at Astaire Castle from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
ThriftBooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. We personally assess every book's quality and offer rare, out-of-print treasures. We deliver the joy of reading in recyclable packaging with free standard shipping on US orders over $15. ThriftBooks.com. Read more. Spend less.