Oxford, England. 1936.
J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. "Jack" Lewis, his brother, Warren, and the other members of the literary society known as the Inklings, are called upon to help solve the murders of two members of a secret society headed by Aleistor Crowley before the next full moon. These amateur sleuths take on the case, even though their investigation puts them on a dangerous collision course with a murderer.
John R. Kelly brings these famous authors and the city of Oxford to life in this entertaining mystery. I loved Tolkien's and Lewis's interactions. Jack ends up being the main detective, but it was a lot of fun to 'meet' all the other historical figures in it like Warren Lewis, Hugo Dyson, Charles Williams, Dorothy Sayers, and even Agatha Christie. Their discussion about the rules of writing mysteries made me smile. I also really liked the secret society aspect of this mystery; that's always been a big draw for me. Plus, there are great quotes heading each chapter. And you know how much I like bookish quotes. I really enjoyed reading this one, and I very much hope Kelly writes a sequel to it. ⭐⭐⭐⭐
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This sounds so unique! What a great idea for a story😁
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a great idea, too. I hope he writes more with these characters and their Inkling Detective Agency.
DeleteThis sounds so fun! I'm glad to see you enjoyed it and it is definitely one I need to read!
ReplyDeleteIt's so good. Especially if you know anything about Tolkien or Lewis and their books.
DeleteThat is a very interesting concept for a story and (maybe) a series. I think I have to read this one.
ReplyDeleteI'd love it if he'd make it a series. I don't know if there will be a sequel or not.
DeleteThis sounds fun, especially meeting all those famous historical figures! I think I would probably enjoy this one too.
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DeleteOh, I've definitely been wanting to read this one. Glad to hear it's good.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was a lot of fun. And I felt like I was right there in Oxford with them.
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DeleteI'm really looking forward to this one! It sounds so good! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it! :D
ReplyDeleteIt's so fun. I loved how the author made his characters come to life.
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ReplyDeleteIt really is!
DeleteThis sounds like a lot of fun! I love the idea of Tolkien and other writers being detectives together!
ReplyDeleteThat's what I loved about it. I really hope he writes another mystery with them in it.
DeleteThis sounds like a good story and an excellent bookish book. And quotes!
ReplyDeleteI loved all the quotes!
DeleteThat's quite creative to bring all those writers together to solve mysteries. I never thought of that. I recall CS Lewis and Tolkien being friends.
ReplyDeleteThey were good friends...even though they didn't always agree.
DeleteI read Once Upon a Wardrobe not too long ago, and it was about the Lewis brothers. I loved it! I bet I would love this one too.
ReplyDeleteOoh...I'd forgotten about that book. It's one I always meant to read. Thanks for the reminder. :D
DeleteThat would be the dream team to solve murders! Sounds unique and fun! :)
ReplyDeleteThey're such a fun group. I liked all of the Inklings. :D
DeleteIs this part of a series…if not, it should be. Sounds like fun.
ReplyDeleteIt's not part of a series yet. But it should be. And I really hope the author writes more with these characters!
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DeleteI was deeply suspicious of this book so am intrigued to hear you liked it. I thought it was a bit invasive to write a book they likely would have hated, but maybe they had more sense of humor than I give them credit for.
ReplyDeleteI think the author tried really hard to write these characters with respect; you can tell he really loves their books.
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