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Mac McKenzie #23
Fear the Reaper
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After taking down a man wielding an AR-15 a small town winery, Rushmore McKenzie has to find out who, if anyone, was the shooter's target before he, or someone else, tries again.
Once a police detective in St. Paul, Minnesota, Rushmore McKenzie, after becoming an unexpected millionaire, now is an unlicensed private investigator, doing the occasional investigative favor. Off on a weekend getaway to northwestern Wisconsin, McKenzie, with a group of five, including his childhood friend and current police detective Bobby Dunston, stop off at a local winery. When a man walks up carrying an AR-15, which he raises, props the butt against his shoulder, and sights down the barrel - but before he can do anything, Bobby Dunston yells 'gun' and he and McKenzie take the man down.
The would-be shooter was arrested, and normally, that would be the end of it. But Wisconsin is an open carry state and the police can't prove that the gunman was intended to do anything. But it does appear that he might have been looking for one specific target. And, if so, that person is not out of danger. Now, before the gunman is released, McKenzie decides to find out who was the real target and why, before it is too late.
Once a police detective in St. Paul, Minnesota, Rushmore McKenzie, after becoming an unexpected millionaire, now is an unlicensed private investigator, doing the occasional investigative favor. Off on a weekend getaway to northwestern Wisconsin, McKenzie, with a group of five, including his childhood friend and current police detective Bobby Dunston, stop off at a local winery. When a man walks up carrying an AR-15, which he raises, props the butt against his shoulder, and sights down the barrel - but before he can do anything, Bobby Dunston yells 'gun' and he and McKenzie take the man down.
The would-be shooter was arrested, and normally, that would be the end of it. But Wisconsin is an open carry state and the police can't prove that the gunman was intended to do anything. But it does appear that he might have been looking for one specific target. And, if so, that person is not out of danger. Now, before the gunman is released, McKenzie decides to find out who was the real target and why, before it is too late.
- GenresMystery
320 pages, Hardcover
Expected publication June 23, 2026
About the author
David Housewright
70 books429 followersA past president of the Private Eye Writers of America, David Housewright has published 28 crimes novels including In A Hard Wind (June 2023 St. Martin’s Minotaur) and has contributed short stories to 15 anthologies and other publications. He has earned an Edgar Award from the Mystery Writers of America, a Shamus nomination from the PWA, and three Minnesota Books Awards. A reformed newspaper reporter and ad man, he has also taught writing courses at the University of Minnesota and Loft Literary Center in Minneapolis. His name and face were recently added to “Minnesota Writers on the Map” by the Minnesota Historical Society and Friends of the St. Paul Public Library.
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May 5, 2026
7.5/10: 3.75⭐️’s rounded up to 4⭐️’s.
Well, thank goodness jumping into the series at book #23 wasn’t an issue!! And it made me curious and interested in reading the previous books. I do love a good, long series!
Unlicensed MN private investigator, Rushmore McKenzie, is enjoying an afternoon at a small winery in rural WI with his wife, his best friend and his wife, and his best friend’s parents, with whom they are staying. All of the sudden there is a man standing there with an AR-15 pointed at, well, that is the question. Was it going to be a mass shooting or was there a specific target(s)? Before anyone is hurt, McKenzie and his best friend take down the would be shooter and prevent tragedy.
Finding out about McKenzie’s former law enforcement experience and how he helps his friends with some investigations now, the sheriff of the county asks for his help to find out exactly who the intended victims were. Because of WI open carry law, the shooter was released with minimal charges because he did not shoot anyone and no one was hurt. There are some interesting WI laws, check out statute 944.16(2), for example!
I was so happy that I had minimal confusion joining this party so late. It doesn’t always work that way with series, but this one, at least this particular book, it wasn’t an issue and now I have a new series to hopefully get into! Hooray!
Despite the numerous characters, I had a relatively easy time following along, which is honestly a bit shocking to me! The confusing parts came with locations. All of the counties and little towns or whatever they were called, I kind of gave up on trying to figure that out and just went with it. There was one thing that was bothering me, but I didn’t go back to earlier in the book to see if I got mixed up (which is probably the case) so I had to let it go. Me being me, I may still go back and check if it sticks in my head. There was also an error with the name of something, but perhaps that will be fixed. Just a typo I think since it was correct every other time.
Speaking of names…..Terrible Timmy’s Terrific Wine Club was said sooooo much. This is a personal preference, but for annoying repetition sake, I would have preferred it to be shortened to Timmy’s or Terrible Timmy’s sometimes. That is super nitpicky of me, but it became rather annoying after the first few times hearing the full name. We all would have known what he meant!
McKenzie might have more internal thoughts and conversations with himself than I do. His ‘inner voice’ was almost its own character!! Some of the thoughts were pretty entertaining though.
Pretty solid and fun book. Glad I decided to give it a go.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the arc of this book. All thoughts are my own.
Book to be released June 23, 2026
Rating posted: 5/3/26
Thoughts posted: 5/5/26
Well, thank goodness jumping into the series at book #23 wasn’t an issue!! And it made me curious and interested in reading the previous books. I do love a good, long series!
Unlicensed MN private investigator, Rushmore McKenzie, is enjoying an afternoon at a small winery in rural WI with his wife, his best friend and his wife, and his best friend’s parents, with whom they are staying. All of the sudden there is a man standing there with an AR-15 pointed at, well, that is the question. Was it going to be a mass shooting or was there a specific target(s)? Before anyone is hurt, McKenzie and his best friend take down the would be shooter and prevent tragedy.
Finding out about McKenzie’s former law enforcement experience and how he helps his friends with some investigations now, the sheriff of the county asks for his help to find out exactly who the intended victims were. Because of WI open carry law, the shooter was released with minimal charges because he did not shoot anyone and no one was hurt. There are some interesting WI laws, check out statute 944.16(2), for example!
I was so happy that I had minimal confusion joining this party so late. It doesn’t always work that way with series, but this one, at least this particular book, it wasn’t an issue and now I have a new series to hopefully get into! Hooray!
Despite the numerous characters, I had a relatively easy time following along, which is honestly a bit shocking to me! The confusing parts came with locations. All of the counties and little towns or whatever they were called, I kind of gave up on trying to figure that out and just went with it. There was one thing that was bothering me, but I didn’t go back to earlier in the book to see if I got mixed up (which is probably the case) so I had to let it go. Me being me, I may still go back and check if it sticks in my head. There was also an error with the name of something, but perhaps that will be fixed. Just a typo I think since it was correct every other time.
Speaking of names…..Terrible Timmy’s Terrific Wine Club was said sooooo much. This is a personal preference, but for annoying repetition sake, I would have preferred it to be shortened to Timmy’s or Terrible Timmy’s sometimes. That is super nitpicky of me, but it became rather annoying after the first few times hearing the full name. We all would have known what he meant!
McKenzie might have more internal thoughts and conversations with himself than I do. His ‘inner voice’ was almost its own character!! Some of the thoughts were pretty entertaining though.
Pretty solid and fun book. Glad I decided to give it a go.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the arc of this book. All thoughts are my own.
Book to be released June 23, 2026
Rating posted: 5/3/26
Thoughts posted: 5/5/26
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
First and foremost, a large thank you to NetGalley, David Housewright, St. Martin's Press, and Minotaur Books for providing me with a copy of this publication, which allows me to provide you with an unbiased review.
Having discovered this series last summer and promptly bingeing my way through it, picking up this latest ARC from David Housewright was an easy decision. The Mac McKenzie novels have become a dependable treat, blending sharp mysteries with a protagonist whose easy charm and investigative instincts make every outing worthwhile. This newest instalment proves that even after so many adventures, Housewright still knows how to keep things fresh.
Retired from the St. Paul PD, Rushmore “Mac” McKenzie has settled comfortably into life as an amateur private investigator, taking only the cases that interest him. A getaway to rural Wisconsin with friends seems like the perfect chance to relax—until a stop at a local winery takes a startling turn. When a man appears carrying an AR-15 and seems poised to take aim, Mac and his friend Bobby Dunston intervene before disaster can strike. Yet with no shots fired and Wisconsin’s open-carry laws muddying the waters, the incident quickly becomes far more complicated than it first appears. Pulled in by the local sheriff to help determine the intended target, Mac soon finds himself peeling back the layers of a community filled with secrets, where every answer seems to raise new questions.
Housewright’s greatest strength remains his ability to keep the narrative moving at an effortless pace. The story unfolds with confidence, balancing brisk plotting with just enough reflection on Mac’s past adventures to reward longtime readers without alienating newcomers. That said, while this could be read as a standalone, the full richness of Mac’s world is best appreciated by starting at the beginning of the series.
Mac continues to shine as a protagonist—steady, sharp, and endlessly likeable. Returning characters add warmth and familiarity, while the newly introduced players provide intrigue and texture without ever overwhelming the central mystery. The ensemble feels natural and helps ground the story in a world that series readers have come to know well.
The plot itself is cleverly constructed, building steadily through a series of twists, misdirections, and revelations that culminate in a satisfying and well-earned climax. Housewright has a knack for crafting mysteries that are both accessible and layered, and this novel is no exception.
Another strong addition to the Mac McKenzie series, this is a thoroughly engaging mystery that once again reminds readers why Housewright remains such a reliable voice in crime fiction. I’m already looking forward to whatever adventure Mac stumbles into next.
Kudos, Mr. Housewright, for another entertaining piece.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at: http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
Having discovered this series last summer and promptly bingeing my way through it, picking up this latest ARC from David Housewright was an easy decision. The Mac McKenzie novels have become a dependable treat, blending sharp mysteries with a protagonist whose easy charm and investigative instincts make every outing worthwhile. This newest instalment proves that even after so many adventures, Housewright still knows how to keep things fresh.
Retired from the St. Paul PD, Rushmore “Mac” McKenzie has settled comfortably into life as an amateur private investigator, taking only the cases that interest him. A getaway to rural Wisconsin with friends seems like the perfect chance to relax—until a stop at a local winery takes a startling turn. When a man appears carrying an AR-15 and seems poised to take aim, Mac and his friend Bobby Dunston intervene before disaster can strike. Yet with no shots fired and Wisconsin’s open-carry laws muddying the waters, the incident quickly becomes far more complicated than it first appears. Pulled in by the local sheriff to help determine the intended target, Mac soon finds himself peeling back the layers of a community filled with secrets, where every answer seems to raise new questions.
Housewright’s greatest strength remains his ability to keep the narrative moving at an effortless pace. The story unfolds with confidence, balancing brisk plotting with just enough reflection on Mac’s past adventures to reward longtime readers without alienating newcomers. That said, while this could be read as a standalone, the full richness of Mac’s world is best appreciated by starting at the beginning of the series.
Mac continues to shine as a protagonist—steady, sharp, and endlessly likeable. Returning characters add warmth and familiarity, while the newly introduced players provide intrigue and texture without ever overwhelming the central mystery. The ensemble feels natural and helps ground the story in a world that series readers have come to know well.
The plot itself is cleverly constructed, building steadily through a series of twists, misdirections, and revelations that culminate in a satisfying and well-earned climax. Housewright has a knack for crafting mysteries that are both accessible and layered, and this novel is no exception.
Another strong addition to the Mac McKenzie series, this is a thoroughly engaging mystery that once again reminds readers why Housewright remains such a reliable voice in crime fiction. I’m already looking forward to whatever adventure Mac stumbles into next.
Kudos, Mr. Housewright, for another entertaining piece.
Love/hate the review? An ever-growing collection of others appears at: http://pecheyponderings.wordpress.com/
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Housewright surprised me. Not because the mystery was good and the writing entertaining–I’ve read enough of his books to expect a good tale–but because he built an experience of Wisconsin that was both believable and yet unfamiliar. I was born and raised in Wisconsin and consider it full of contradictions, with an unhealthy addiction for brandy old-fashioneds and cheese. The state has a long history of being a vacationland for people from Illinois, but I never thought about Minnesota also needing a vacationland. I suppose those suffering from temperance and midwestern-nice somewhere to drink and be unreasonable.
In Mac McKenzie’s latest adventure, he’s left St. Paul to visit close family friends Patty and George at their retirement home on the Minong Flowage. While visiting a local winery tasting room, a man carrying an AR-15 walks in and lifts his gun. Mac’s best friend Bobby—head of the Homicide and Robbery Unit back in St. Paul—immediately recognizes the danger and the two manage to take him down. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Wisconsin is an open-carry state (of course), which complicates matters considerably. But the shooter turns out to be only the beginning of the mystery, because as we all know, everyone has something to hide.
“The deputy stood. I held the AR-15 for him to take. ‘You might want to secure this,’ I told him. He took the rifle, holding it like it was an umbrella.
‘Geez,’ he said.”
The county deputies are clearly out of their league. Though Mac is a long ways from his days as a police detective in the Twin Cities, he’s lost none of his instincts and is soon officially aiding the investigation. In true northern Wisconsin fashion, this will involve long drives to get from unincorporated small town to equally small town–strangely, he does not mention any dead deer on these drives. As such, the story behaves more like a police procedural than the standard PI mystery of irritate someone–get into a fight–irritate someone–get in another fight. (Well, there’s a little of that too, but mostly officially).
“She tossed the shotgun at me. I caught it with both hands and racked a shell into the chamber. Just like they do in the movies.”
I enjoyed it a great deal, and if I didn’t quite believe the ending, it’s because it exceeded my personal threshold for Midwestern values. Perhaps the New York transplants are to blame.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Publishing Group and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. Of course, all opinions are my own. Quotes subject to change in final editions.
In Mac McKenzie’s latest adventure, he’s left St. Paul to visit close family friends Patty and George at their retirement home on the Minong Flowage. While visiting a local winery tasting room, a man carrying an AR-15 walks in and lifts his gun. Mac’s best friend Bobby—head of the Homicide and Robbery Unit back in St. Paul—immediately recognizes the danger and the two manage to take him down. Unfortunately for everyone involved, Wisconsin is an open-carry state (of course), which complicates matters considerably. But the shooter turns out to be only the beginning of the mystery, because as we all know, everyone has something to hide.
“The deputy stood. I held the AR-15 for him to take. ‘You might want to secure this,’ I told him. He took the rifle, holding it like it was an umbrella.
‘Geez,’ he said.”
The county deputies are clearly out of their league. Though Mac is a long ways from his days as a police detective in the Twin Cities, he’s lost none of his instincts and is soon officially aiding the investigation. In true northern Wisconsin fashion, this will involve long drives to get from unincorporated small town to equally small town–strangely, he does not mention any dead deer on these drives. As such, the story behaves more like a police procedural than the standard PI mystery of irritate someone–get into a fight–irritate someone–get in another fight. (Well, there’s a little of that too, but mostly officially).
“She tossed the shotgun at me. I caught it with both hands and racked a shell into the chamber. Just like they do in the movies.”
I enjoyed it a great deal, and if I didn’t quite believe the ending, it’s because it exceeded my personal threshold for Midwestern values. Perhaps the New York transplants are to blame.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Publishing Group and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy. Of course, all opinions are my own. Quotes subject to change in final editions.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This book was, a fantastic read. The twenty-two that came before were too.
In this novel, McKenzie is with Bobby, his childhood friend and they are staying at Bobby's parents house in northwestern Wisconsin. They go out to have a glass at Terrible Timmy's Terrrific wine bar. They are enjoying conversation and some soft music when a man pops up on the veranda with an A-15 rifle and raises it as if to shoot someone or, all of them? Bobby yells out and he and McKenzie take the guy down. The man is arrested and yet released the next day because Wisconsin is an open carry state and no proof he was going to shoot anyone. Yikes!
Bobby has to get back to the cities and McKenzie stays to "consult" with the police in finding out who this man was there to shoot and who knew the people would be at Terrible Timmy's. . Thus the fun begins as McKenzie begins to detect. What a great cast of possible murderers and yes, some them do seem to have a motive and some are out and out liars. McKenzie, in his usual charming fashion gets to work "consulting."
I have enjoyed every McKenzie novel because they always have intriguing storylines, they always have some laughs and they are mostly set in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St., Paul. Always familiar places. This story turns out to be set in an area that my in-laws retired to (for ten years) on Lily Lake in Webb Lake. We spent many weekends there. Both the place and the lake were mentioned in this book as well as Danbury, Hinckley, Spooner, Siren etc. It was a much enjoyed surprise for me.
This series of books are so good that I may need to go back to #1 and start reading them again.
I would like to thank Minotaur and NetGalley for this ARC. I am most grateful.
In this novel, McKenzie is with Bobby, his childhood friend and they are staying at Bobby's parents house in northwestern Wisconsin. They go out to have a glass at Terrible Timmy's Terrrific wine bar. They are enjoying conversation and some soft music when a man pops up on the veranda with an A-15 rifle and raises it as if to shoot someone or, all of them? Bobby yells out and he and McKenzie take the guy down. The man is arrested and yet released the next day because Wisconsin is an open carry state and no proof he was going to shoot anyone. Yikes!
Bobby has to get back to the cities and McKenzie stays to "consult" with the police in finding out who this man was there to shoot and who knew the people would be at Terrible Timmy's. . Thus the fun begins as McKenzie begins to detect. What a great cast of possible murderers and yes, some them do seem to have a motive and some are out and out liars. McKenzie, in his usual charming fashion gets to work "consulting."
I have enjoyed every McKenzie novel because they always have intriguing storylines, they always have some laughs and they are mostly set in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St., Paul. Always familiar places. This story turns out to be set in an area that my in-laws retired to (for ten years) on Lily Lake in Webb Lake. We spent many weekends there. Both the place and the lake were mentioned in this book as well as Danbury, Hinckley, Spooner, Siren etc. It was a much enjoyed surprise for me.
This series of books are so good that I may need to go back to #1 and start reading them again.
I would like to thank Minotaur and NetGalley for this ARC. I am most grateful.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you for NetGalley and Minotaur Books for an eARC of this book. This was a wicked quick read!
Rushmore McKenzie is a retired police officer who is on a weekend getaway in Wisconsin. He is part of a group of five, including his friend, Bobby, who is a current police detective, that stops off at a local winery. While there, they intercept a man wielding an AR-15 before any shots can be fired. McKenzie ends up being hired by the local Sheriff’s office to assist with the investigation into why the gunman was at the winery. When the gunman winds up dead, McKenzie is then thrust into an investigation as to why he was killed.
Even though this is the 23rd book in this series and I haven’t read the other books in the series, I didn’t feel like I was missing much. There were a LOT of characters in this story which was a bit confusing, at times. However, I thought it was well done and I couldn’t put it down and read it in 4 days!
Rushmore McKenzie is a retired police officer who is on a weekend getaway in Wisconsin. He is part of a group of five, including his friend, Bobby, who is a current police detective, that stops off at a local winery. While there, they intercept a man wielding an AR-15 before any shots can be fired. McKenzie ends up being hired by the local Sheriff’s office to assist with the investigation into why the gunman was at the winery. When the gunman winds up dead, McKenzie is then thrust into an investigation as to why he was killed.
Even though this is the 23rd book in this series and I haven’t read the other books in the series, I didn’t feel like I was missing much. There were a LOT of characters in this story which was a bit confusing, at times. However, I thought it was well done and I couldn’t put it down and read it in 4 days!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This is the first book I have read in the Mac McKenzie series. “Fear the Reaper” reminded me of John D. MacDonald’s Travis McGee series. And that is not only a good thing, but also a high compliment.
I enjoyed Mac’s interaction and play off of people that he came across. I loved his tenacity and bulldog way of investigating and not letting things go.
The mystery that David Housewright has written is really good. There are moments that feel all too real and moments that will make you chuckle. Like I said, things that were good about Travis McGee.
“Fear the Reaper” was easy to jump right into without any prior knowledge, but will definitely make you want to go back and catch up on what has happened before.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.
I enjoyed Mac’s interaction and play off of people that he came across. I loved his tenacity and bulldog way of investigating and not letting things go.
The mystery that David Housewright has written is really good. There are moments that feel all too real and moments that will make you chuckle. Like I said, things that were good about Travis McGee.
“Fear the Reaper” was easy to jump right into without any prior knowledge, but will definitely make you want to go back and catch up on what has happened before.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for providing an ARC for an unbiased review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"Fear the Reaper" is the second book that I have read from the Rushmore "Mac" McKenzie series by David Housewright. I enjoyed this one more than the other installment I read - I found the writing here more straightforward and enjoyable to read. I do not think one needs to have read previous books to enjoy this one. Enough details are given of Mac's backstory that one does not feel lost starting the series here.
This book finds Mac trying to determine why someone brought a gun to a wine bar. The mystery was interesting, though I thought the ultimate villain was fairly obvious early on. I like Mac's style of investigating and the secondary characters are well done.
3.5 stars, rounded to 4. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a complimentary copy of this book. These opinions are my own.
This book finds Mac trying to determine why someone brought a gun to a wine bar. The mystery was interesting, though I thought the ultimate villain was fairly obvious early on. I like Mac's style of investigating and the secondary characters are well done.
3.5 stars, rounded to 4. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for a complimentary copy of this book. These opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Former police officer, Rushmore McKenzie, was on a weekend getaway, when he and his best friend Bobby Dunston, foiled a potential mass shooting. When the would be shooter was released, and only charged with a minor offense, something didn't sit right with him so naturally he started looking into it. Wouldn't you know that landed him in the middle of a murder investigation that took some interesting twists and turns.
This was a quick enjoyable read, I had a hard time putting this down. The writing style is conversational and witty and the mystery keeps you guessing. Even though I had not read any other books in this series I was not lost at all, it's a great stand alone book. I now want to read the other books in this series. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes crime mysteries. Thank you to Minotaur books and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this novel.
This was a quick enjoyable read, I had a hard time putting this down. The writing style is conversational and witty and the mystery keeps you guessing. Even though I had not read any other books in this series I was not lost at all, it's a great stand alone book. I now want to read the other books in this series. I would highly recommend this to anyone who likes crime mysteries. Thank you to Minotaur books and Netgalley for the opportunity to review this novel.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It's no surprise the latest David Housewright book is another winner. If you've read his Rushmore McKenzie series, you know it's one of the best in the genre. This one starts out with a bang. McKenzie helps foil a mass shooting at a a small town Wisconsin winery. Or did he? Was the shooter actually only interested in one person rather than the whole crowd? That's the burning question McKenzie has to work out despite the fact not everyone thinks he's on the right track. It's certainly a case worthy of McKenzie who uses his particular set of skills to make friends and enemies in pursuit of the truth. Housewright has produced another riveting read with Fear the Reaper.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This novel continues the series on the career of Mac McKenzie In this one he prevents what appears to be a mass murder attempt while taking some time off., but it is much more involved that that. It is fast paced and a quick read.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Goodreads, Net Galley, Amazon, and my fiction book review blog.
I received a free Kindle copy of this book courtesy of publisher with the understanding that I would post a review on Goodreads, Net Galley, Amazon, and my fiction book review blog.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Nice to have Mac back. The case starts with an interesting situation as a man pulls out a gun. In an open-carry state, this isn’t illegal, but there has to be more to the situation, and Mac is determined to find out what’s going on. I received an advance copy of this book from NetGalley and the publisher and voluntarily provided an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Fear the Reaper was fun (ok to say that about a murder novel?), peppy, and entertaining. The asides included from the main character (think Ferris Bueller) to let us know what he’s thinking are humorous, insightful, and leading. A great read!
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the opportunity to read this ARC.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Always on the lookout for a series to get my teeth into, I was pleased to read Fear the Reaper even th0ugh it is 23rd in the rotation. Housewright's plotting and characterizations are so acute that I had no trouble orienting myself, and look forward to reading the prior installments when in need of a sorbet.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
“Fear the Reaper” was an enjoyable mystery novel with some pretty good plot twists and some pretty humorous scenes. McKenzie has a “folksy” manner about him that fits well with a story taking place in rural Wisconsin.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley for providing an ARC!
This was a peppy, and entertaining novel. The writing was such that we could get the thoughts from the main character to let us know what he’s thinking were humorous, insightful, and leading. Enjoyable read.
3 stars
This was a peppy, and entertaining novel. The writing was such that we could get the thoughts from the main character to let us know what he’s thinking were humorous, insightful, and leading. Enjoyable read.
3 stars
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