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Echo Murder
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In this new paranormal mystery from the author of Fallible Justice, an investigator looks into multiple murders—of the same man . . .
When private investigator Yannia Wilde returns to the conclave where she grew up—and to the deathbed of her father, the conclave’s Elderman—she is soon drawn back into the Wild Folk way of life, and into a turbulent relationship with Dearon, her betrothed.
Back in London, Tim Wedgebury is surprised when police appear on his doorstep with a story about how he was stabbed in the West End. His body disappeared before the paramedics’ eyes. Given that Tim is alive and well, the police chalk the first death up to a prank. But when Tim “dies” a second time, DI Jamie Manning calls Yannia. To assist with the case, she must return to the life she built in Old London—but as Yannia considers where her loyalties lie, will this trip to the city be her last?
When private investigator Yannia Wilde returns to the conclave where she grew up—and to the deathbed of her father, the conclave’s Elderman—she is soon drawn back into the Wild Folk way of life, and into a turbulent relationship with Dearon, her betrothed.
Back in London, Tim Wedgebury is surprised when police appear on his doorstep with a story about how he was stabbed in the West End. His body disappeared before the paramedics’ eyes. Given that Tim is alive and well, the police chalk the first death up to a prank. But when Tim “dies” a second time, DI Jamie Manning calls Yannia. To assist with the case, she must return to the life she built in Old London—but as Yannia considers where her loyalties lie, will this trip to the city be her last?
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“Although this is the second book in the Wilde Investigations series, it reads well as a standalone. Combining urban and paranormal fantasy, Echo Murder focuses on Yannia Wilde, who works as a PI in Old London. Whilst determined to live her life independently, Yannia needs to return to the conclave where she was born. Her dying father is the Elderman of the Wild Folk, and Yannia is betrothed to Dearon, who is destined to replace him.
Meanwhile, in Old London, Yannia and her assistant Karrion are given a perplexing case. The same man keeps being killed before disappearing, a mysterious woman is always there, and there are seemingly no clues!
This is an intriguing meld of paranormal and urban fantasies. The author brings the reader right to the heart of the action with first person perspective, and you need your wits about you to solve the case right alongside Yannia and Karrion.
A couple of things really stood out. The sights, sounds, and smells of the conclave are so descriptive and vivid that you can almost taste them. Yannia, describing the pain and particularly the fatigue of her connective tissue disorder, EDS, was really well done.
I'd be interested to read more books by Laura Laakso, go back and read the first in this series, and hope that there are more forthcoming.
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Thanks to Bloodhound Books for the ARC; this is my unbiased review.”
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About Laura Laakso
Laura is a Finn who has spent most of her adult life in England. She is currently living in Hertfordshire with her two dogs. Books and storytelling have always been a big part of her life, be it in the form of writing fanfiction, running tabletop roleplaying games or, more recently, writing original fiction. When she is not writing, editing or plotting, she works as an accountant and trains dogs. With two degrees in archaeology, she possesses useful skills for disposing of or digging up bodies, and if her internet search history is anything to go by, she is on several international watch lists.
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