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January:

1. Harbour Street (Mystery, bk 6, WW, Uk-set, audio/ebook) Old secrets & new murders, loved how hard it was for Vera & Joe to crack this case.

CWs: murder, sex work, alcoholism, domestic abuse, bullying, fatphobia

2. The Moth Catcher (Mystery, bk 7, WW, UK-set, audio)

A quiet valley, retired residents & a murdered house-sitter. Great tension!

CWs: Murder, mental illness, cancer, loneliness, incarceration, past trauma: suicide of family member, past trauma: abuse.

3. The Seagull by Ann Cleeves (Mystery bk8, Uk-set, audio)

An old bent cop, two skeletons and a link to Vera’s Dad’s old cronies. Great seeing the team in new roles…and actually getting resolution for a POV character!

CWs: murder, sex work, corruption, addiction, fatphobia

4. The Librarian of Crooked Lane by CJ Archer (magical hist Rom/mystery, UK-set, post-WWI, audio)

When a young orphaned woman, seeks to to find out if her late brother was right about a family history of magic, she ends up embroiled in a case of art-theft.

CW: Grief, secrets, violence PT: War.

5. The Medici Manuscript by CJ Archer (Magical HR/mystery, UK-set, 1920, audio)

Mystery deepens, relationships get complicated, and an encoded book disappears.

CWs: harassment, violence, PT: War

6. The Untitled Books by CJ Archer (Magical HR/Mystery, UK-set, 1920s, ebook).

I really liked this one…now I’ve caught up and have to wait to see what it is building too! Like seeing the growth in Sylvia & Gabe’s relationship.

CWs: murder, violence, guns, PT:War, controlling parent

7. The Watchmaker’s Daughter by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio)

Steele & Glass series bk 1Jilted & scammed after her father’s death, she agrees to help an American stranger find a mysterious watchmaker.

CWs: violence, harassment, betrayal, secrets.

8. The Mapmaker’s Apprentice by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 2)

A magical mapmaker disappears, & his father enlists Matt & Co to find him. Love the growth in India & Matt’s relationship & understanding of her magic.

CWs: murder, guns, abduction, prejudice

9. The Apothecary’s Poison by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 3)

A boastful physician, a dubious miracle and enthusiastic reporter, raise hopes & invite trouble. Matt & India’s feelings continue to grow.

CWs: murder, betrayal, jealousy, prejudice.

10. The Magician’s Diary by CJ Archer ( Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 4)

A nearly 3 decade old murder, twisty & difficult family relationships + some explosive truths revealed to the world!

CWs murder, guns, beatings, medical procedures, extortion

11. The Convent’s Secret by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 5)
    Nothing more dangerous than old secrets & desperate people. On the edge of my seat through the end. There is a Happy-ish for Now, but with serious obstacles!

CWs: murder, disappearances, guns & more

The more:
references to religious violence, murder of child, prejudice, pejorative reference’s to infertility, extortion, abduction, threats of violence.

12. The Ink Master’s Silence by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 6, HFN)

Matt and India have to find a way to get him out of the trap sprung by his uncle, while contending with a cabal of collectors.

CW: murder, homophobia, prejudice, guns, secrets

13. The Cheater’s Game by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 7).

This was sort of a flop despite having the long-awaited wedding. India is keeping secrets, and the mystery & 2nd plot felt fillerish. Hoping the series recovers!

CWs: guns, sexwork, homophobia, murder

14. The Prisoner’s Key by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 8)

Thank GOD India didn’t hold that secret too much longer ugh! India & Matt try to find out who framed a friend.

CWs: murder, prejudice, domestic violence,homophobia, fatphobia, guns.

15. The Imposter’s Inheritance by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 9)

Manipulations & machinations as Coyle puts on the pressure and Cox magical coronet is stolen.

CWs: murder, prejudice, domestic violence, queerphobia , fatphobia, guns.

16. The Kidnapper’s Accomplice by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 10)

When a pair of rogue magician threaten to explode bombs throughout England India is tested in new ways.

CWs: murder, prejudice, Kidnapping, explosions, fatphobia, guns.

17. The Toymaker’s Curse by CJ Archer (Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 11)

A stolen spell, a curse & a dead magician propel the series closer to resolution.

CWs: murder, prejudice, domestic violence, infertility, use of slur for the Roma, fatphobia, guns.

18. The Spy Master’s Scheme by CJ Archer ( Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 12).

Riots, mobs, a missing magician, a violent betrayal & an unexpected offer set the end game into play.

CWs: kidnapping, murder attempt, prejudice, spousal abuse, guns

19. The Goldsmith’s Conspiracy by CJ Archer ( Magical HR, UK-set, 1890s, ebook/audio, Glass & Steele 13).

Coyle & The Glasses face off & when dear friend is framed. And they will stop at nothing to save him.

CWs: murder, frame up, assault, prejudice, spousal abuse, guns