Let It Crow! Let It Crow! Let It Crow! is the 34th(!) Meg Langslow cozy mystery by Donna Andrews. Released 10th Oct 2023 by Macmillan on their Minotaur imprint, it's 304 pages and is available in hardcover, audio, and ebook formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links throughout.
This is such a delightful and long running series and it's refreshing to see that the author still has adventures and mysteries for MC blacksmith Meg and her family. The books are like a visit with a good friend with whom you feel comfortable, even if you haven't seen them for a while. This time, Meg and family are involved with a reality TV show, first as a consultant, and then through a series of mishaps, as a last minute substitute contestant.
There's a lot going on behind the scenes and it's not long until she's drawn into investigating sabotage and murder on the set.
It's a holiday themed mystery, and perfect for cozy reading. The author does a good job of relating some interesting metallurgy and weaponsmithing info without being pedantic or boring at all. Meg's family are a delight and her mom, sons, and husband make appearances. The mystery is well crafted (if a -tiny- bit easy to anticipate), and the denouement and resolution are satisfying and well written.
Four and a half stars. This would make an excellent binge/buddy read, as well as a super pick for inclusion in a holiday themed shelf read.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
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