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The Forensic Genealogist #2
The Lost Ancestor
From acclaimed author, Nathan Dylan Goodwin comes this exciting new genealogical crime mystery, featuring the redoubtable forensic genealogist, Morton Farrier.
When Morton is called upon by Ray Mercer to investigate the 1911 disappearance of his great aunt, a housemaid working in a large Edwardian country house, he has no idea of the perilous journey into the past that he is about to make. Morton must use his not inconsiderable genealogical skills to solve the mystery of Mary Mercer’s disappearance, in the face of the dangers posed by those others who are determined to end his investigation at any cost.
This is the second book in the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.
For updates on Nathan Dylan Goodwin's releases:
Website: www.nathandylangoodwin.com
Twitter: @nathangoodwin76
When Morton is called upon by Ray Mercer to investigate the 1911 disappearance of his great aunt, a housemaid working in a large Edwardian country house, he has no idea of the perilous journey into the past that he is about to make. Morton must use his not inconsiderable genealogical skills to solve the mystery of Mary Mercer’s disappearance, in the face of the dangers posed by those others who are determined to end his investigation at any cost.
This is the second book in the Morton Farrier genealogical crime mystery series, although it can be enjoyed as a stand-alone story.
For updates on Nathan Dylan Goodwin's releases:
Website: www.nathandylangoodwin.com
Twitter: @nathangoodwin76
267 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 31, 2014
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About the author
Nathan Dylan Goodwin
32 books626 followersAuthor of the acclaimed genre-bestselling Forensic Genealogist series, featuring Morton Farrier.
Born in the famed battle town of Hastings, England, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has always had a passion for writing in one form or another. Having gained a degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, Nathan went on to gain a Masters degree in Creative Writing, from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Nathan started his writing career with non-fiction, his first book 'Hastings at War' being published in May 2005. This was followed by three further local history books pertaining to the area around his home town of Hastings.
His first forays into fiction writing culminated in the publication in 2013 of 'Hiding the Past' - a genealogical crime mystery novel. This was followed in 2014 by book two in the series - 'The Lost Ancestor'. Also released in 2014 was the the third, a Morton Farrier novella - 'The Orange Lilies'. The fourth book in the series, 'The America Ground' was published in September 2015, followed in September 2016 by 'The Spyglass File'. The sixth in the series, 'The Missing Man' was another Morton Farrier novella and was followed by 'The Suffragette's Secret', a short-story. 'The Wicked Trade' was the ninth instalment of the series and is a full-length novel, as is the 2020 follow-on, 'The Sterling Affair.' 'The Foundlings' followed on and 2023 saw Nathan's return to Morton's world once more in 'The Deserter's Tale'. 2025 was the chosen moment for the long-awaited 'The Hop-Picker Murders'.
The 11th November 2018 saw Nathan release the first of a second series, called Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star - Mrs McDougall Investigates Book 1. This features a distant relative of Nathan's in the starring role and is set in the aftermath of the First World War.
In December 2018, Nathan created a prequel to the whole Forensic Genealogist series, in the form of a short story, The Asylum, which is available for FREE via his official website.
Nathan designed a special online choose-your-own-story for Morton Farrier fans and wrote about the protagonist's activities during the English 2020 Coronavirus lockdown. The story is currently free and is hosted on the author's website.
January 2021 saw Nathan launch a third series, Venator Cold Case Series book 1 - 'The Chester Creek Murders.' This series is a US-based spin-off from his UK-based stories and features Madison Scott-Barnhart as the lead character. October 2022 brought us the next installment of the series, 'The Sawtooth Slayer.'
In his forties, Nathan enjoys running, skiing, reading, genealogy, writing and time with his husband, son, dog and chickens.
That about sums it up!
Born in the famed battle town of Hastings, England, Nathan Dylan Goodwin has always had a passion for writing in one form or another. Having gained a degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies, Nathan went on to gain a Masters degree in Creative Writing, from Canterbury Christ Church University.
Nathan started his writing career with non-fiction, his first book 'Hastings at War' being published in May 2005. This was followed by three further local history books pertaining to the area around his home town of Hastings.
His first forays into fiction writing culminated in the publication in 2013 of 'Hiding the Past' - a genealogical crime mystery novel. This was followed in 2014 by book two in the series - 'The Lost Ancestor'. Also released in 2014 was the the third, a Morton Farrier novella - 'The Orange Lilies'. The fourth book in the series, 'The America Ground' was published in September 2015, followed in September 2016 by 'The Spyglass File'. The sixth in the series, 'The Missing Man' was another Morton Farrier novella and was followed by 'The Suffragette's Secret', a short-story. 'The Wicked Trade' was the ninth instalment of the series and is a full-length novel, as is the 2020 follow-on, 'The Sterling Affair.' 'The Foundlings' followed on and 2023 saw Nathan's return to Morton's world once more in 'The Deserter's Tale'. 2025 was the chosen moment for the long-awaited 'The Hop-Picker Murders'.
The 11th November 2018 saw Nathan release the first of a second series, called Ghost Swifts, Blue Poppies and the Red Star - Mrs McDougall Investigates Book 1. This features a distant relative of Nathan's in the starring role and is set in the aftermath of the First World War.
In December 2018, Nathan created a prequel to the whole Forensic Genealogist series, in the form of a short story, The Asylum, which is available for FREE via his official website.
Nathan designed a special online choose-your-own-story for Morton Farrier fans and wrote about the protagonist's activities during the English 2020 Coronavirus lockdown. The story is currently free and is hosted on the author's website.
January 2021 saw Nathan launch a third series, Venator Cold Case Series book 1 - 'The Chester Creek Murders.' This series is a US-based spin-off from his UK-based stories and features Madison Scott-Barnhart as the lead character. October 2022 brought us the next installment of the series, 'The Sawtooth Slayer.'
In his forties, Nathan enjoys running, skiing, reading, genealogy, writing and time with his husband, son, dog and chickens.
That about sums it up!
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July 11, 2022
Genealogical thriller
This is a great story about a British genealogist and his latest client, in the second book of this series. The hero is a charming, sometimes nerdy, researcher. While there are a few references to his own mysterious heritage, the body of the story focuses on finding resolution to questions asked by his client. It is well written and moves along at a good pace. I will be reading other offerings in this series by Dylan Goodwin.
This is a great story about a British genealogist and his latest client, in the second book of this series. The hero is a charming, sometimes nerdy, researcher. While there are a few references to his own mysterious heritage, the body of the story focuses on finding resolution to questions asked by his client. It is well written and moves along at a good pace. I will be reading other offerings in this series by Dylan Goodwin.
October 19, 2020
This is the second book in 'the Forensic Genealogist' series. I very nearly didn't read the first one as I found the cover 'unappealing' - eye roll - yes I know!
In this second book Marton is hired to find a great-aunt Mary that went missing in 1911. She had been working as a housemaid at the local manor and disappeared on her afternoon off. Ray Mercer is the grandson of Mary's twin sister. As Morton starts to dig into the history he finds out that someone is determined to stop him. But why after all of this time?
The story is told in two time lines, the present and the past, being a first hand account of Mary's life. It is very well told and quite intriguing. Although there is some violence it is told quite eloquently and contains nothing that could be interpreted as offensive.
I have read a lot of the 'Jefferson Tate' series and this series is of a similar nature. Happy to recommend.
In this second book Marton is hired to find a great-aunt Mary that went missing in 1911. She had been working as a housemaid at the local manor and disappeared on her afternoon off. Ray Mercer is the grandson of Mary's twin sister. As Morton starts to dig into the history he finds out that someone is determined to stop him. But why after all of this time?
The story is told in two time lines, the present and the past, being a first hand account of Mary's life. It is very well told and quite intriguing. Although there is some violence it is told quite eloquently and contains nothing that could be interpreted as offensive.
I have read a lot of the 'Jefferson Tate' series and this series is of a similar nature. Happy to recommend.
September 5, 2015
In this, the second of the Forensic Genealogist series, Morton is trying to find a missing ancestor named Mary Mercer. Mary disappeared in 1911 and her great-nephew is trying to find her before he dies.
First of all, let me start off by saying that I understand that some action is needed to spice up a story when the subject is something as dry as genealogy - but - inserting Hollywood-type shoot-em-up action and 007 spy shenanigans really ain't the way to go. The story was strong enough to span the book, especially with the flashbacks setting the scene for manor life in the early 1900s. So, like the first book, the action was a little over the top, unrealistic and really damn annoying.
Overall, a riveting tale of lost love, heartbreak and tragedy, and I enjoyed watching Mary Mercer's story unfold as the book went on. I would've given 4 or more stars, but that B-movie action really detracted from the plot.
First of all, let me start off by saying that I understand that some action is needed to spice up a story when the subject is something as dry as genealogy - but - inserting Hollywood-type shoot-em-up action and 007 spy shenanigans really ain't the way to go. The story was strong enough to span the book, especially with the flashbacks setting the scene for manor life in the early 1900s. So, like the first book, the action was a little over the top, unrealistic and really damn annoying.
Overall, a riveting tale of lost love, heartbreak and tragedy, and I enjoyed watching Mary Mercer's story unfold as the book went on. I would've given 4 or more stars, but that B-movie action really detracted from the plot.
November 24, 2015
I really enjoyed this book, especially those chapters written from the 1911 perspective, but I found the nemesis / hit man / stalker (two stalkers!) sections to be really irritating. They were silly and unbelievable and really took me out of the book. There was enough tension and drama in the hunt for the truth (though I suspected what had happened long before it was revealed in the book). They detracted, rather than added, and after the events of the first book (which I also really enjoyed, but found stretched credibility) they make being a forensic geneologist sound like one of the world's most dangerous jobs!
With that off my chest, I'm pleased to report that the central story is a strong one, that there is a lot of time devoted to the ins and outs of researching genealogy, and even an amateur geneologist along for some of the ride as a side-kick. Morton's more self-destructive and self-absorbed tendencies were also left out, which was a great development.
It reminded me that I really enjoy reading "upstairs downstairs" dramas!
With that off my chest, I'm pleased to report that the central story is a strong one, that there is a lot of time devoted to the ins and outs of researching genealogy, and even an amateur geneologist along for some of the ride as a side-kick. Morton's more self-destructive and self-absorbed tendencies were also left out, which was a great development.
It reminded me that I really enjoy reading "upstairs downstairs" dramas!
January 5, 2016
While this was another engaging read - finished in the wee small hours when sleep did not readily come - there were aspects that annoyed me as well as improvements on the first book in the series.
On the improvement side, Morton was less irritating. He is developing some level of self-awareness and making an effort to take control of his fears and avoidance behaviour. This makes it easier to empathise with him and want him to succeed.
On the annoyance side, I dislike the technique of switching between the present genealogy research story and the earlier story that is actually being researched. I want the story revealed through the research. I am uncomfortable being privy to the detail of the historical story (detail which often can't be known through genealogical research) while reading about the struggles of the genealogist.
The genealogy interests me as does the exploration of the impact of long-kept secrets. I'd be much happier without the chapters that recreate the past and a story revealed through the genealogical research and interactions in the present.
I'm also hoping that the secrets of the landed gentry do not dominate the next few books.
On the improvement side, Morton was less irritating. He is developing some level of self-awareness and making an effort to take control of his fears and avoidance behaviour. This makes it easier to empathise with him and want him to succeed.
On the annoyance side, I dislike the technique of switching between the present genealogy research story and the earlier story that is actually being researched. I want the story revealed through the research. I am uncomfortable being privy to the detail of the historical story (detail which often can't be known through genealogical research) while reading about the struggles of the genealogist.
The genealogy interests me as does the exploration of the impact of long-kept secrets. I'd be much happier without the chapters that recreate the past and a story revealed through the genealogical research and interactions in the present.
I'm also hoping that the secrets of the landed gentry do not dominate the next few books.
October 2, 2014
Morton Farrier is hired by Ray Mercer to find his aunt, Mary Mercer, who disappeared in 1911. Ray was raised by his grandmother Edith, Mary's twin sister, and feels haunted by not knowing what happened to Mary. The Mercer family received a letter from Mary just after her disappearance, postmarked from Scotland, but even though it is in her handwriting, it didn't sound like something she would have written. Then silence. Until the day of Edith's funeral, when Mary leaves a locket on Edith's grave.
Morton examines Ray's research and then sets out on Mary's trail. But the deeper Morton digs, the closer he comes to disturbing a long-hidden secret that someone is willing to kill to keep!
The author does a good job incorporating Morton's research seamlessly into the story, letting the reader know just what sources he checks, and why. This book is an excellent addition to the ranks of genealogical mystery novels.
Morton examines Ray's research and then sets out on Mary's trail. But the deeper Morton digs, the closer he comes to disturbing a long-hidden secret that someone is willing to kill to keep!
The author does a good job incorporating Morton's research seamlessly into the story, letting the reader know just what sources he checks, and why. This book is an excellent addition to the ranks of genealogical mystery novels.
January 14, 2019
3.5 / 5
I quite liked the first book in this series, despite some flaws, and felt this one was an improvement. I wish I could give this book 4 stars, as I did enjoy it, especially the plot, the historical flashbacks and many of the characters (in particular Edward and Mary). However, the writing was a bit sub-standard and there were a few other niggles that mean I have to stick with 3.5 stars. These include:
- Minor inconsistencies/oversights. Whilst some of these were indeed very minor, they were enough to irritate. Would a young girl in 1911 really think of herself and her boyfriend as being "an item", for example? I may be wrong, but I thought that meaning of the term materialised much later.
- Some corny writing, particularly around the present-day baddie. It’s a shame the author felt he had to resort to this, as the mystery is gripping enough without farcical evil henchmen.
- The amount of grammatical error in the Kindle version.
- The constant reminders that Morton is a FORENSIC genealogist. I don't feel that this needs to be mentioned more than once. I understood the first time and it makes Morton come across as supercilious.
All that said, I would read this book again and recommend it to anyone who likes genealogy, historical mysteries, cosy crime novels and a bit of light reading.
I quite liked the first book in this series, despite some flaws, and felt this one was an improvement. I wish I could give this book 4 stars, as I did enjoy it, especially the plot, the historical flashbacks and many of the characters (in particular Edward and Mary). However, the writing was a bit sub-standard and there were a few other niggles that mean I have to stick with 3.5 stars. These include:
- Minor inconsistencies/oversights. Whilst some of these were indeed very minor, they were enough to irritate. Would a young girl in 1911 really think of herself and her boyfriend as being "an item", for example? I may be wrong, but I thought that meaning of the term materialised much later.
- Some corny writing, particularly around the present-day baddie. It’s a shame the author felt he had to resort to this, as the mystery is gripping enough without farcical evil henchmen.
- The amount of grammatical error in the Kindle version.
- The constant reminders that Morton is a FORENSIC genealogist. I don't feel that this needs to be mentioned more than once. I understood the first time and it makes Morton come across as supercilious.
All that said, I would read this book again and recommend it to anyone who likes genealogy, historical mysteries, cosy crime novels and a bit of light reading.
February 21, 2023
In this second volume of the series about a genealogist, Morton is hired by a man with a terminal illness to try to find his grandmother's sister or at least what happened to her after she disappeared in 1911. As with others I've read in this series, the book has two narrative threads: present day in which Morton researches and the past story of the person he is researching.
As with others I've read, I had a problem with the present day narrative. In an attempt to make it more interesting the author has Morton threatened by various characters who stalk him and his police-woman girlfriend and this eventually turns into a substandard thriller. The main villain is very much a cartoon character. It didn't need that; there is some interest in Morton's clashes with the woman at the archive that he doesn't get on with, which became amusing when a woman who helped him with his research turned out to be good friends with her. The historical story was much stronger and was sufficient to drive the book without having people slashing Morton's tyres or menacing him with a gun.
One thing I do wish the author would do is to have the historical sections read by someone with more historical knowledge. Certain anachronisms really irritated, chiefly that people repeatedly used the expression 'Okay' in 1911. There seems to be a dispute about how the word originated and when, but it just doesn't sound right for British people to be using it before the 1930s at least, when viewing American films at the cinema became a popular pastime. I also wondered about the term 'an item' being used. I think the older phrase was 'walking out together'. Those things did rather jar and throw me out of the story. But it was a sad tale and quite touching in places so overall I would rate it at 3 stars.
As with others I've read, I had a problem with the present day narrative. In an attempt to make it more interesting the author has Morton threatened by various characters who stalk him and his police-woman girlfriend and this eventually turns into a substandard thriller. The main villain is very much a cartoon character. It didn't need that; there is some interest in Morton's clashes with the woman at the archive that he doesn't get on with, which became amusing when a woman who helped him with his research turned out to be good friends with her. The historical story was much stronger and was sufficient to drive the book without having people slashing Morton's tyres or menacing him with a gun.
One thing I do wish the author would do is to have the historical sections read by someone with more historical knowledge. Certain anachronisms really irritated, chiefly that people repeatedly used the expression 'Okay' in 1911. There seems to be a dispute about how the word originated and when, but it just doesn't sound right for British people to be using it before the 1930s at least, when viewing American films at the cinema became a popular pastime. I also wondered about the term 'an item' being used. I think the older phrase was 'walking out together'. Those things did rather jar and throw me out of the story. But it was a sad tale and quite touching in places so overall I would rate it at 3 stars.
August 26, 2019
Highly recommended.
A search for a long-lost great aunt turns into a riveting investigation for Morton Farrier, a forensic genealogist with a passion for discovering the truths and intricacies of the past.
This case takes the reader back to 1911 and into the upstairs/downstairs world of a family and estate that rivals those of Downton Abbey for both prestige and drama. It is a world with which we have become very familiar through TV and film as well as novels, but in this book, the author immerses the reader in both the historical story and in Morton’s investigation with a sense of familiarity and first-hand observation that is quite remarkable.
As with the first book in this series, this is a very well written story that, once started, demands to be read regardless of other priorities. It is interesting, dramatic and suspenseful, with some completely unexpected twists.
This is a top quality read.
A search for a long-lost great aunt turns into a riveting investigation for Morton Farrier, a forensic genealogist with a passion for discovering the truths and intricacies of the past.
This case takes the reader back to 1911 and into the upstairs/downstairs world of a family and estate that rivals those of Downton Abbey for both prestige and drama. It is a world with which we have become very familiar through TV and film as well as novels, but in this book, the author immerses the reader in both the historical story and in Morton’s investigation with a sense of familiarity and first-hand observation that is quite remarkable.
As with the first book in this series, this is a very well written story that, once started, demands to be read regardless of other priorities. It is interesting, dramatic and suspenseful, with some completely unexpected twists.
This is a top quality read.
October 19, 2017
Really enjoyed this book! It had everything I love. Mystery, intrigue, the pull of a heart wrenching story and a search for answers through genealogical research, which, for a family historian like myself, is the icing on the cake.
It was particularly fascinating for me because the premise of the book, the disappearance of a young woman around 1911, echoed a true story in my own family history. Not that my family story was quite so dramatic as this! (Well, not from what I’ve uncovered so far, anyway. But there’s still much to glean...)
This is the second Morton Farrier I’ve read and I liked it even more than the first. I do like him as a character. He loves getting drawn into an investigation and is so wonderfully philosophical, almost naively so, in ploughing on to get to the truth despite the threats aimed at him from those who want the truth to stay hidden.
I’m delighted that there are more Morton Farrier books to read and I’m already looking forward to reading the next one!
It was particularly fascinating for me because the premise of the book, the disappearance of a young woman around 1911, echoed a true story in my own family history. Not that my family story was quite so dramatic as this! (Well, not from what I’ve uncovered so far, anyway. But there’s still much to glean...)
This is the second Morton Farrier I’ve read and I liked it even more than the first. I do like him as a character. He loves getting drawn into an investigation and is so wonderfully philosophical, almost naively so, in ploughing on to get to the truth despite the threats aimed at him from those who want the truth to stay hidden.
I’m delighted that there are more Morton Farrier books to read and I’m already looking forward to reading the next one!
December 7, 2014
As I was reading The Lost Ancestor I had the thought that this should be required reading for anyone who ever puts a family tree on the internet. While the book is immensely entertaining, the rigor with which the main character Morton Farrier searches out lines of inquiry and accepts nothing without documentation or a strong case should be a lesson to anyone 'doing' genealogy. Enough with my rant.
I'd recommend this book to everyone, genealogist or not, who enjoys an exciting mystery.Well done!
I'd recommend this book to everyone, genealogist or not, who enjoys an exciting mystery.Well done!
February 6, 2017
AAGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!! I loved this book! I've always had a soft spot for mysteries and crime novels, but hasn't ever read a genealogical mystery before. It was great. For the first time, the investigation felt much more like something could actually happen, because the research is mostly done in the library. I'm not only gonna read this entire series, but look for similar authors.
January 5, 2017
I really enjoyed this
However .... it felt unfinished to me. So many more things to be said about the estate and did Jenny ever get her true inheritance. Maybe that wasn't what the book was about...but it would have finished it off better.
However .... it felt unfinished to me. So many more things to be said about the estate and did Jenny ever get her true inheritance. Maybe that wasn't what the book was about...but it would have finished it off better.
June 15, 2015
Excellent book (and series)! Very well-written, great content: clean, historical, genealogical, suspenseful. Looking forward to more.
December 11, 2016
Mystery AND Genealogy in one book! What a great combination. I enjoyed following along as he did his research in the local archives and online.
A fun read!
A fun read!
November 2, 2014
The president of my local genealogy club asked me to read this book and write a review for the society. I was hesitant since it is the 2nd in a series and I am a little anal about reading series sequentially. However, I agreed and am very glad I did! It says it can be read as a stand-alone and they were right; I didn't feel as if I was missing anything by not having read the first book and the author didn't bring it up to try to catch me up, which I appreciated. I love mysteries and I love genealogy research--you get two mysteries and a good look at a professional level genealogy research process in the UK. I recommend this for both mystery lovers and for genealogists. Now I need to read his first book to see if it is as well done as this one.
October 28, 2014
This is the second of Nathan Dylan Goodwin's books concerning the forensic genealogist, Morton Farrier, and, although I enjoyed the first one, this one is even better. It is hard not to feel empathy towards Mary Mercer as the details of her life slowly unfold and the repercussions of events in 1911 are felt by the following generations.
Even if genealogical fiction is not something you've read before, this book would appeal to fans of 'Downton Abbey' and 'Upstairs Downstairs' and those with an interest in the social classes of Edwardian England.
I eagerly await the next Morton Farrier novel.
Even if genealogical fiction is not something you've read before, this book would appeal to fans of 'Downton Abbey' and 'Upstairs Downstairs' and those with an interest in the social classes of Edwardian England.
I eagerly await the next Morton Farrier novel.
December 26, 2014
What can I say, this book had everything, mystery, intrigue, crime, love, the whole way through I kept thinking What happened to Mary? Where has Mary gone? it was a very sad tale in a way of how the rich are a law unto themselves and how the poor are just trying to survive and where there is no such thing as family loyalty. I'm not going to spoil things but I certainly did not see that ending coming. Cannot wait to read more from Nathan Dylan Goodwin, a really good author who's books are very well written, flows really easily and makes the characters real.
July 16, 2016
An excellent story, with good character development mixed with history and the mystery that comes with trying to understand other's lives after the fact. The book has two stories in parallel, one now for the genealogy research to discover what happened, and the other the story of actual people and events telling what happened to generate the records. This leaves it to the reader to relate the two and understand the detective work involved.
March 25, 2015
Superb book
The writing was excellent, the plot was great, and the story line was wonderful. I am so thrilled that I have found the pleasure of reading genealogical historical fiction. I wish there was more like this to read. I have read all four of Steve Robertson's books. This book blended the past and present in an amazingly great read. I will definitely recommend this book to others.
The writing was excellent, the plot was great, and the story line was wonderful. I am so thrilled that I have found the pleasure of reading genealogical historical fiction. I wish there was more like this to read. I have read all four of Steve Robertson's books. This book blended the past and present in an amazingly great read. I will definitely recommend this book to others.
May 11, 2015
Family intrigue . . .
Wonderful, complex genealogical mystery drawing in the reader with each page turn! Being a history buff and a genealogist myself, I appreciated the author's close attention to detail while staying true to history. Sad as Mary's story was, I thoroughly enjoyed the forensic process that Morton went through to find her truth.
Can't wait to read more from this author!
Wonderful, complex genealogical mystery drawing in the reader with each page turn! Being a history buff and a genealogist myself, I appreciated the author's close attention to detail while staying true to history. Sad as Mary's story was, I thoroughly enjoyed the forensic process that Morton went through to find her truth.
Can't wait to read more from this author!
November 5, 2014
Very God read
I could not put this book down. I really enjoyed the characters and the plot. the writing is honest. the dialog isn't forced and the emotions and reactions are plausible.
this is the second book in this series and I am hooked. I will read more looks by this author.
Yes, I also do genealogy and so was familiar with some of the terms and methodology.
I could not put this book down. I really enjoyed the characters and the plot. the writing is honest. the dialog isn't forced and the emotions and reactions are plausible.
this is the second book in this series and I am hooked. I will read more looks by this author.
Yes, I also do genealogy and so was familiar with some of the terms and methodology.
February 13, 2019
The writing was good, the plot was great, and the story line held my attention. As with the first book, I couldn't put this down and I kept sneaking away to read a bit more!
I am really pleased that I have discovered this author - please Nathan write another one soon!
I am really pleased that I have discovered this author - please Nathan write another one soon!
May 17, 2015
An excellent genealogical mystery that held my attention until the end.
November 19, 2014
Great story
Very good full of treachery murder and betrayal but in the end all was put to rest lots of drama
Very good full of treachery murder and betrayal but in the end all was put to rest lots of drama
December 26, 2014
The second one in the series I read. I enjoyed it as much as the first one. definitely not a common crime book. Very well written and adds a new dimension.
November 26, 2015
Great read. Anyone who has an interest in family history or loves historical fiction will enjoy this Downtown Abbey era mystery.
March 15, 2015
Good series
Interesting series with enough plot twists to keep things interesting. Looking forward to more from this author. Hope he continues with this character.
Interesting series with enough plot twists to keep things interesting. Looking forward to more from this author. Hope he continues with this character.
May 9, 2015
An entertaining genealogy detective story. Research methods are woven throughout the story in a way that is educational without hurting the plot or the mystery.
August 2, 2018
Very good stories. The main character is a Forensic Genealogist who solves mysteries using his research skills.
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