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The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle
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The third novel in the “delightful, page-turning” (Tom Ryan, USA TODAY bestselling author) Antique Hunter Series finds Freya, Aunt Carole, and friends searching for a missing colleague in picturesque Scotland.
Hot on the heels of an art forger, a member of the Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency disappears while investigating an isolated castle deep in Scottish countryside. Freya and Aunt Carole race to her last known location and arrive in the wintry, snow-covered Scottish Borders.
At the castle, they discover that a murdered laird in the vegetable garden and his priceless collection of silverware has been stolen. Local police believe Freya’s missing team member was involved with the robbery and murder...but where is she now?
As a snowstorm descends on the castle, Freya and Carole call in back-up to help uncover what happened that fateful night. As each question is met with more mystery, the clock is ticking to find their friend and the murderer before they are cut off from the outside world.
Another delightfully gripping and endearing mystery, the Antique Hunter’s Series provides “great characters, great story, and you’re always eager for the next one” (Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants).
Hot on the heels of an art forger, a member of the Lockwood Antique Hunter’s Agency disappears while investigating an isolated castle deep in Scottish countryside. Freya and Aunt Carole race to her last known location and arrive in the wintry, snow-covered Scottish Borders.
At the castle, they discover that a murdered laird in the vegetable garden and his priceless collection of silverware has been stolen. Local police believe Freya’s missing team member was involved with the robbery and murder...but where is she now?
As a snowstorm descends on the castle, Freya and Carole call in back-up to help uncover what happened that fateful night. As each question is met with more mystery, the clock is ticking to find their friend and the murderer before they are cut off from the outside world.
Another delightfully gripping and endearing mystery, the Antique Hunter’s Series provides “great characters, great story, and you’re always eager for the next one” (Ian Moore, author of Death and Croissants).
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Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I like the concept of this series, and I've enjoyed the books but they are starting to feel repetitive to me. I also felt like this one lagged more in the middle than the others did - it feels like things get drawn out more than they need to be and rather than creating additional tension it's actually pulling away from the tension that already existed.
I do like the characters (particularly Carole!) but the trouble they find themselves in is starting to feel predictable from book to book. There is nothing wrong with that for a lot of readers - I get the comfort of familiarity in series - but it's just not holding my attention as it did in the first book.
I'm also finding the romantic tension to feel a little drawn out. I know this is only book three, but still... I'm not a huge fan of romance as a genre so I like that it is an element of the characters' interactions here as opposed to a major focus, but I still feel like they keep retreading the same ground and need to actually move forward (as opposed to one step forward, two back) to keep that story element fresh.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my obligation-free review copy.
I do like the characters (particularly Carole!) but the trouble they find themselves in is starting to feel predictable from book to book. There is nothing wrong with that for a lot of readers - I get the comfort of familiarity in series - but it's just not holding my attention as it did in the first book.
I'm also finding the romantic tension to feel a little drawn out. I know this is only book three, but still... I'm not a huge fan of romance as a genre so I like that it is an element of the characters' interactions here as opposed to a major focus, but I still feel like they keep retreading the same ground and need to actually move forward (as opposed to one step forward, two back) to keep that story element fresh.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my obligation-free review copy.
January 3, 2026
Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC.
This series is good, and the antique-hunting-meets-murder concept is still something I really enjoy. That said, by book three it does start to feel a bit repetitive at times, like the story is following a familiar path. I still appreciate the idea behind the series though. It’s a fun premise and clearly knows what it wants to be.
The middle of the book felt long and a little heavy, with a slow build that may work for some readers but dragged for me personally. I did really appreciate the mention of Scotland. A castle setting always adds atmosphere, and that detail was a nice touch.
Carol, though? She’s a highlight. I really enjoy her character and hope we continue to see more of her because she brings a lot of personality to the story.
One thing I do want to note, especially since this is an ARC, is that there were quite a few grammar and formatting issues throughout. I noticed random dashes breaking up words, odd spacing like three or four spaces between words, and some outright misspellings. This wasn’t a case of different regional spellings. These were clear errors that made the reading experience a little distracting at times, so I’m hoping they get cleaned up before the official release.
This series is good, and the antique-hunting-meets-murder concept is still something I really enjoy. That said, by book three it does start to feel a bit repetitive at times, like the story is following a familiar path. I still appreciate the idea behind the series though. It’s a fun premise and clearly knows what it wants to be.
The middle of the book felt long and a little heavy, with a slow build that may work for some readers but dragged for me personally. I did really appreciate the mention of Scotland. A castle setting always adds atmosphere, and that detail was a nice touch.
Carol, though? She’s a highlight. I really enjoy her character and hope we continue to see more of her because she brings a lot of personality to the story.
One thing I do want to note, especially since this is an ARC, is that there were quite a few grammar and formatting issues throughout. I noticed random dashes breaking up words, odd spacing like three or four spaces between words, and some outright misspellings. This wasn’t a case of different regional spellings. These were clear errors that made the reading experience a little distracting at times, so I’m hoping they get cleaned up before the official release.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you Atria Books/ Simon and Schuster and NetGalley for this book in exchange for an honest review.
Having not read the previous two books I did not know what I was getting into! I will give this book credit and say that they really flesh out the characters and make their personalities very obvious in case you're new to the story or need a refresher. Carole is a delight and I really enjoyed getting to know her character! I found she made the story more interesting where other characters didn't shine as much.
The story really lagged in the middle and I found myself constantly looking ahead to see how much was left. I would think this kind of mystery/thriller would be a little faster paced- at least that is what I personally prefer. Maybe that's just my American pov. 😅 The story felt really linear and didn't really twist and turn like other mysteries I have tried.
As mentioned in another review the formatting errors were very distracting. Even when it is disclosed that it is an unedited arc I can't help but have that affect how I feel about the book. There were so many including having words with dashes in them where they shouldn't be (as a made up example "encourage-ment"). Again, it takes me out of the experience of the book and I would ask the publishers to consider doing more polished versions for review in the future so we can be as unbiased as possible.
Having not read the previous two books I did not know what I was getting into! I will give this book credit and say that they really flesh out the characters and make their personalities very obvious in case you're new to the story or need a refresher. Carole is a delight and I really enjoyed getting to know her character! I found she made the story more interesting where other characters didn't shine as much.
The story really lagged in the middle and I found myself constantly looking ahead to see how much was left. I would think this kind of mystery/thriller would be a little faster paced- at least that is what I personally prefer. Maybe that's just my American pov. 😅 The story felt really linear and didn't really twist and turn like other mysteries I have tried.
As mentioned in another review the formatting errors were very distracting. Even when it is disclosed that it is an unedited arc I can't help but have that affect how I feel about the book. There were so many including having words with dashes in them where they shouldn't be (as a made up example "encourage-ment"). Again, it takes me out of the experience of the book and I would ask the publishers to consider doing more polished versions for review in the future so we can be as unbiased as possible.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This is the third book in The Antique Hunter's books but the first of which I've read. That being said, the story was still easy to follow and the characters very loveable. I felt the story flowed the entire time and also showed character conflicts and development throughout. I did guess the who-done-it but wasn't expecting the twist as to the why. I felt like this was a cute, Hallmark like murder mystery book and I'd recommend if you like that type of story. It definitely left me curious to read the first two books in the series. I was given an advanced copy of this book for free from NetGalley and I'm leaving this review from the goodness of my heart.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Murder in the Castle is the third installment of The Antique Hunter's series, and it does not disappoint!
Freya and her team band together to help one of their own when Bella goes missing while investigating a forgery ring and murder. The plot twists will keep you guessing until the end! Enjoyable series!
Thank you Atria Books and Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Freya and her team band together to help one of their own when Bella goes missing while investigating a forgery ring and murder. The plot twists will keep you guessing until the end! Enjoyable series!
Thank you Atria Books and Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
C.L. Miller just keeps getting better!
I got into The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle pretty early on. The premise is fantastic. Murder mysteries are a personal favorite, and we have an antique hunter who knows what they are doing? And uses it to solve murders? Awesome. Our main character Freya has really built up her confidence over the last two books, and it was great to see her, Carole, and the rest of the gang throw themselves into their first official case as a team.
This mystery was well paced and plotted. It worked hard to resolve a lot of threads from the first two book (this is not a stand-alone read - you need to read the first two for this one to make sense). Some of the resolutions felt a little forced - in trying to keep all the threads together, there wasn't enough explanation for all the shenanigans that happened. I am proud of myself for guessing who did it, but it took me a minute to figure out why they did it. And I felt there wasn't enough exploration, or setup, for the why.
Where this book really shines is in the relationships of our main characters. We get multiple points of view so that we can dive into how the different characters (Freya, Carole, Bella and Skye) feel about the situations and each other. I really loved getting more glimpses into their inner monologues, and especially in watching Bella open up to the team. I'm really looking forward to more of their adventures!
Big big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Atria books for this ARC.
I got into The Antique Hunter's Murder at the Castle pretty early on. The premise is fantastic. Murder mysteries are a personal favorite, and we have an antique hunter who knows what they are doing? And uses it to solve murders? Awesome. Our main character Freya has really built up her confidence over the last two books, and it was great to see her, Carole, and the rest of the gang throw themselves into their first official case as a team.
This mystery was well paced and plotted. It worked hard to resolve a lot of threads from the first two book (this is not a stand-alone read - you need to read the first two for this one to make sense). Some of the resolutions felt a little forced - in trying to keep all the threads together, there wasn't enough explanation for all the shenanigans that happened. I am proud of myself for guessing who did it, but it took me a minute to figure out why they did it. And I felt there wasn't enough exploration, or setup, for the why.
Where this book really shines is in the relationships of our main characters. We get multiple points of view so that we can dive into how the different characters (Freya, Carole, Bella and Skye) feel about the situations and each other. I really loved getting more glimpses into their inner monologues, and especially in watching Bella open up to the team. I'm really looking forward to more of their adventures!
Big big thank you to NetGalley and the publisher Atria books for this ARC.
November 28, 2025
An Antique Hunter’s Murder at the Castle is the latest book in the wonderful Antique Hunter’s mystery series. This is my favorite book in the series so far and that’s saying a lot because I loved the first two books. In the book the crew of antique hunters head to Scotland to find a missing member and while they are there they solve a couple of murders and bust up a forgery ring. I loved how this motley crew is developing and really forming into a team that works together really well and is learning to use everyone’s strengths to their best advantage. It was fascinating to learn about Scottish antiques and I love a book set in a Scottish snowstorm. I absolutely enjoyed every page of this book and I could not put it down. I’m already waiting for the next one in the series!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
December 1, 2025
I haven’t read the other books in this series, so I was just kind of thrown into our cast of characters, and I love them! While obviously it’s better if you read them in order because of dynamics and really meeting the crew, I was able to easily follow without having read the other two books.
The setting of this book absolutely made it for me. A mystery in a snowstorm? Give it to me right now. It created the perfect atmosphere and tension that amped this book to another level.
I also found myself greatly enjoying the plot of this book. I’m not usually a mystery person because I find myself putting the pieces together much sooner than I should be, but in this case, I was pleasantly surprised more than once. It kept me on the edge of my seat and intrigued the entire time. Well done.
Thank you very much to Atria Books and NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
The setting of this book absolutely made it for me. A mystery in a snowstorm? Give it to me right now. It created the perfect atmosphere and tension that amped this book to another level.
I also found myself greatly enjoying the plot of this book. I’m not usually a mystery person because I find myself putting the pieces together much sooner than I should be, but in this case, I was pleasantly surprised more than once. It kept me on the edge of my seat and intrigued the entire time. Well done.
Thank you very much to Atria Books and NetGalley for an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
In the third installment of the series, we once again we join Freya, Aunt Carole, Sky, Bella and of course Phil, but this time in Scotland. When Bella disappears, the team is heads to Scotland to find their friend, and end up finding an unexpected murder.
C.L. Miller gives us another cozy mystery with the same entertaining cast of characters. What is a quick read, with a couple of unexpected links, we watch the team solve another mystery. Freya gives us her insight to the antiques, Phil gives us a hint a romance, Sky hacks way to reveal more clues and Aunt Carole gives us more enjoyable antics. Bella gives us more insight into her history, which is always nice to have.
Having already read the first two books of the series, I can say that this book was exactly as I expected.
I was provided an eARC through NetGalley by the Atria for an honest review.
C.L. Miller gives us another cozy mystery with the same entertaining cast of characters. What is a quick read, with a couple of unexpected links, we watch the team solve another mystery. Freya gives us her insight to the antiques, Phil gives us a hint a romance, Sky hacks way to reveal more clues and Aunt Carole gives us more enjoyable antics. Bella gives us more insight into her history, which is always nice to have.
Having already read the first two books of the series, I can say that this book was exactly as I expected.
I was provided an eARC through NetGalley by the Atria for an honest review.
December 7, 2025
Book 3 of the Antique Hunters series is still a hit. We got more of Bella, and unpacked more of her story in this one, which I personally was grateful for. The isolated castle setting in this one made the stakes seem higher, as well as the date and time being listed at the top of each chapter. I really like the running theme of Arthur’s journals being the set up for each new mystery. Unraveling more and more about Arthur’s life throughout these books is a treat. I hope to see more of Freya, Carole, Bella, Skye, and Phil all working together.
December 12, 2025
Great little addition to this series! Was excited to see more of Bella! Light-hearted and intriguing ! The castle description will have you booking a ticket for a tour!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
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