Barbara’s rating: 4.5 out of 5 Stars
Series: Field and Greystone #5
Publication Date: 11/25/25
Period: Victorian London
Number of Pages: 321

Murder and mayhem hit a bit too close to home in this fifth addition to the excellently written Field and Greystone series. Inspector Henry Field wonders whether he should hand the investigation over to another detective, yet he can’t bring himself to step aside when the victim is a family friend and justice feels personal.

Neither Henry nor Mrs. Amelia Greystone is certain what to believe about mediums, spirit communication, or any form of after-death messages. So when a medium contacts Amelia claiming to know the location of a body, Amelia feels compelled to reach out to Henry. Is this woman chasing publicity and hoping Amelia will write about her—or is she truly gifted? When the body appears exactly where the medium predicted, they’re forced to consider a darker possibility: is she communing with the dead, or is she involved in murder?

While the investigation stalls, Henry is summoned by the Tisdales, long-time friends whose daughter has gone missing. He agrees to take the case, only to find himself with yet another mystery that leads nowhere. Then Mrs. Nettle, the medium, resurfaces. The spirits, she claims, have revealed the location of another body—again in the same place as before. Her eerie revelations ignite two grisly murder inquiries and raise one pressing question: is she genuine, or a dangerous fraud?

Henry and Amelia find themselves stumped for much of the book. No clues, no connections between victims—only the medium linking the crimes. Both Henry and Amelia have suspicions about the culprit, but without evidence, their instincts aren’t enough.

This is an excellently written mystery with strong pacing, relatable characters, and an engaging investigation. I especially loved watching the relationship between Henry and Amelia deepen, as well as the developing camaraderie between Henry, the medical examiner, and Sergeant Fletcher.
Suspense, twists, red herrings, and atmospheric tension make this a gripping read. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Happy reading!

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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Barbara’s rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
Series: Field and Greystone #4
Publication Date: 7/25/25
Period: Victorian London
Number of Pages: 335

OMGoodness! In this exciting installment, we get to solve three murders, recover missing evidence, root out corruption in Scotland Yard, and watch the slow-burn relationship between Henry and Amelia take another step forward. Over the course of the series, I’ve really come to enjoy both Henry and Amelia, as well as the supporting cast. Each book offers a self-contained mystery and can be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend starting from the beginning to fully appreciate the character development.

In the previous book, Inspector Henry Field finally closed the cold case that had haunted him for nearly two years. Matthew Greystone had been brutally stabbed, and for a long time, his killer remained at large—until Henry caught him. Henry could finally breathe easier… until the murderer escaped. Now, Henry must hunt him down again. As time passes and the fugitive remains missing, Henry’s reputation begins to suffer—especially as more bodies turn up. It becomes clear that someone isn’t just committing murders—they’re actively working to make Henry look guilty.

Amelia doesn’t play a major role in solving the crimes this time, but she remains a strong presence in the story. Hopefully, we’ll see her more involved in the investigation in the next book.

The story grabs you from page one and keeps you guessing right up to the end. The author does an excellent job of throwing in red herrings while keeping the real culprit hidden. Just when you think you’ve figured it out—surprise! And when you combine that with progress in Henry and Amelia’s romance, it makes for a winning read.

I highly recommend this book, this series, and this author.

I voluntarily read an early copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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