The mystery is great, and Iris Oakley is an undaunted heroine who usually gets into loads of trouble. And, of course, the other characters are so unusual I'm hoping that the author will delve more into each of their lives in forthcoming books. But the real draw in Night Kill, and something that I think will hold true for all of the books Ann Littlewood will write in this series, is the behind the scenes look at how a zoo operates. In a couple of hundred pages, not only did I get a great, page-turning mystery (with a ton of red herrings!) but I learned about big cat behavior, how to feed penguins, and what not to feed bears. I also found out about the detailed records zookeepers must maintain and the fact that not all zoos have the dollars necessary to keep on top of the latest equipment, habitats, or behavioral techniques. I think I will learn a lot from future books.

If you love mysteries and you love zoos, Night Kill is a must-read! Well-done!