This is going to be a busy week!
For today I’ll be telling you about The Infernal Detective, the fourth book in thee Riga Hayworth Series by Kirsten Weiss.
Then on Thursday, April 24th, I’ll be reviewing The Metaphysical Detective, Book One and hosting a giveaway, so be sure to stop by!
And on Friday, April 25th, I’ll be reviewing The Elemental Detective, Book Five.
What I really love about this series is you can read them as stand alones easily. I read the fourth book first and then the fifth before I read book one and never was confused.
Now I need to read book two and three. Can’t wait!
THE INFERNAL DETECTIVE
Riga Hayworth, Book 4
Published by: Misterio Press
May 21, 2013
Genre: Adult, Urban Fantasy/Paranormal Mystery
BUY LINKS: Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Kobo
My Review
I was given a copy of this book from the author for my honest review.
The first thing I discovered was that although this is the fourth book in her Riga Hayworth series, it read easily as a stand alone novel.
The author introduces a new mystery for Riga to solve and laces past characters and events into the story in increments so you don’t feel lost and are able to become acquainted with everyone easily.
Riga’s wedding day is only a week away and hectic doesn’t describe her life. When she finds a dead body in her bedroom things go from hectic to crazy. The dead body is seen driving away with her soon to be husband.
A lot is happening in this book. Riga has accepted she’s a necromancer but struggles with being drawn into dark magic. Her niece, Pen, is also struggling with it, and Riga has her hands full trying to coach her and deal with some wicked aunts, a magic attack on her wedding guests, and a sarcastic gargoyle who gives cryptic answers.
I think it would be fun to have a companion like Brigitte. The gargoyle is a formidable foe and guardian and never hesitates to set you straight, often not sparing your feelings. She’s also funny and extremely loyal.
Riga is stronger than she thinks. She’s able to sort things out without losing it and when you find out what’s really going on with the dead guy and her fiance, you’ll wonder how she does it.
Urban fantasy slash mystery slash romance, The Infernal Detective unleashes all that plus magic galore and an excellent cast of characters. There’s so much to keep you entertained and guessing, which leads to an addictive series.
I recommend this to all who enjoy a good mystery, fantasy, and some laughs.
5 STARS
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Some quotes from the book:
“But you said you were a necromancer It doesn’t sound like you’ve got a choice. And what about me? I can see the dead, too.”
“There’s always a choice, Pen. Don’t settle for the magic of the grave.”
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“Necromancers are like black holes for trouble, and the people around them…get caught in the cross-fire.”
Brigitte cocked her head, thoughtful. “That is true.”
“And you wonder why I don’t want to be one.”
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Synopsis
Murder. The undead. Irritating relatives.
When Riga Hayworth finds a dead body in her bedroom, it’s par for the course. When the corpse drives off with her fiancée… That’s a problem.
Riga knows dead. More intimately than she’d like. So when a murdered photographer walks away from her pre-wedding party, she believes there’s necromancy afoot. And when she discovers that several of her wedding guests are under the influence of dark magic, she’s certain. But how can she catch a killer and stop a necromancer when even her nearest and dearest are lying to her?
Marrying romance, mystery, and the metaphysical, The Infernal Detective is a fast-paced urban fantasy, where nothing is quite as it seems, and magic lies just beyond the veil.
“A high-voltage, cleverly spun mystery, that I couldn’t put down. Riga Hayworth is addictive.”
– Diana Orgain, Best-selling author of The Maternal Instincts Mysteries
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About Kirsten Weiss
Kirsten Weiss is the author of the Riga Hayworth paranormal mystery series: The Metaphysical Detective, The Alchemical Detective, The Shamanic Detective, The Infernal Detective, and The Elemental Detective.
Kirsten worked overseas for nearly fourteen years, in the fringes of the former USSR and deep in the Afghan war zone. Her experiences abroad not only gave her glimpses into the darker side of human nature, but also sparked an interest in the effects of mysticism and mythology, and how both are woven into our daily lives.
Now based in San Mateo, CA, she writes paranormal mysteries, blending her experiences and imagination to create a vivid world of magic and mayhem.
Kirsten has never met a dessert she didn’t like, and her guilty pleasures are watching Ghost Whisperer reruns and drinking good wine.
You can connect with Kirsten through the social media sites below, and if the mood strikes you, send her an e-mail at kirsten_weiss2001@yahoo.com
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