Please
allow me to preface this review by telling you that before
I came to put my thoughts together, I decided it would be
a good idea to read my reviews of some the previous books
in this series, Classified as Murder, File M for Murder,
and Out of Circulation. It’s a good thing
I did, because I found my thoughts about The Silence in
the Library echoing my sentiments about the previous
books, and I didn’t want to be redundant.
As stated
in said previous reviews, I love Charlie and Diesel. I love
that Charlie works at a library. I adore the fact that Charlie
and Diesel can communicate so well despite being of different
species. I could go on and on, but I won’t. Let's give
"The Silence of the Library" a fresh perspective.
“The
Silence of the Library” had me purring from start to
finish. Once again, I feel right at home in Diesel’s
world. Athena, Mississippi is such an inviting small town,
that readers will feel welcomed to visit. Charlie Harris is
an appealing 50-something man, with a pleasant manner, and
a quiet demeanor. Still waters run deep, however, and Charlie’s
wheels are always turning as he uses his reference seeking
abilities to help solve a murder.
The victim
in this book is one Carrie Taylor, the president of the EBC
fan club. EBC stands for Electra Barnes Cartwright, the nearly
100-year-old author of the Veronica Thane teen-girl amateur
sleuth series, along similar lines as the famous Nancy Drew
books. Finding the killer isn’t an easy job, but with
the sheriff’s department to help Charlie (oops- Charlie
helping the sheriff’s department!), the truth will out.
Of course,
Diesel is right by Charlie’s side to add his two-cents
while offering comfort and support to everyone upset by Carrie’s
murder.
Cleverly
woven clues are in evidence, both within the story and within
a mystery novel within this mystery novel. You’ll have
to read this book yourself to find out what I mean. You won’t
be disappointed, and in fact, will be delighted with an extra
bonus surprise at the end of the book.
Reviews
of other titles in this series
Classified
as Murder #2
File
M for Murder #3
Out
of Circulation #4
The
Silence of the Library #5
Arsenic
and Old Books #6
No
Cats Allowed #7
Twelve
Angry Librarians #8
Claws
for Concern #9
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