Wow already the 15th book in the Sgt Windflower series, written by Canadian Mike Martin and set in Newfoundland. It seems like just yesterday I read the first book and connected with Mike.
It is a series I love and I always look forward to the next book as soon as I’m finished the present one. It is also a series that is my go to when I don’t have any reading material and want a series to re-read.
Always in the RCMP, Windflower was the community liaison officer when he needed a break, but is persuaded to return to the RCMP as an Acting Inspector. He set the terms as he wanted to remain at stationed at home in Grand Bank so he only goes to Marystown a day or so a week. As the only RCMP officer in town he needs the help of the Marystown detachment and his best friend and fellow RCMP officer Eddie Tizzard to solve this case.
A fire in an abandoned house has the residents curious and concerned that an arsonist might be responsible as there have been a few other fires. But when a body is discovered and further research done by the RCMP it is linked to a biker gang. More investigation links it to a gold heist at the Toronto Pearson Airport. A twist in the plot leads to an arsonist you might not have suspected.
I love the family times and if you have read the whole series or you are reading this one as a stand alone book you feel you are part of the family and community, even though you are looking in. The love of cooking is evident and the description of the food makes you want to cook some yourself. You also feel you must stop by the Mug Up for pea soup and pore cakes.
Dreams are once again a big part of Windflower’s life and through one this time he suspects that his colleague and best friend Eddie Tizzard is in danger. A similar dream is experienced by Richard Tizzard, Eddie’s father. Richard plays an important role in this story and Windflower credits him with catching the killer.
I love this series and highly recommend it to others. Everyone seems real, they are loving and serious at the same time, and the plot keeps you involved right to the end.
Everyone works together to solve this current crisis and it is a great read.
Thanks Mike for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. If it isn’t on your reading list, you need to add it and move it to the top. I highly recommend this series by a Canadian author and set in one of Canada’s most beautiful provinces.
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