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Murder in the Reading Room by Ellery Adams
Murder in the Reading Room by Ellery Adams












Murder in the Reading Room by Ellery Adams Murder in the Reading Room by Ellery Adams

The plausibility of some of the stuff was so over the top it just left me behind. Sure it was clever and unique and added a completely new dimension.but to me it made a fun cozy into an comedic action-adventure with almost James Bondish staff. It was a surprise and twist that I didn't like. The author decided to enter in a large, outlandish subplot that completely changed the tone of the novel and subsequently the rest of the series. Unfortunately the book lost me a great bit around 40-50% into it. The concept of the murder mystery week, costume contests, treasure hunt and various things was fun. Having meals catered to novel names and characters? Yep, a bookworm's dream: Julius Caesar salads, Herman Melville chowder, Homer's pulled pork sandwiches in the Kipling's cafe. Being with the guests when they visited various rooms such as the Green Gables Gazebo and Agatha Christie Teamroom. I loved the enthusiasm aimed toward books and reading, especially with the themed murder mystery week and the celebration of various literary detectives. They’re far too refined to resort to violence.”














Murder in the Reading Room by Ellery Adams