Murder in the Maze

Redmond and Haze Mysteries #18

by Irina Shapiro

On New Year’s Eve, Professor Frederick Latham—renowned antiquarian and self-professed treasure hunter—gathers friends and rivals at his ancestral home. At midnight, he promises he will soon reveal the discovery that has defined his life’s work. But before the sun rises on the first day of the new decade, Latham is found dead at the heart of his beloved maze. The only a marble statue of the horned god Cernunnos, looming silently over the body.

With whispers of jealousy, ambition, and betrayal echoing through the professor’s circle, Jason and Daniel are drawn into a case where nothing is as it seems. With few clues and too many suspects, they must untangle a web of secrets before the killer vanishes into the shadows and claims the ultimate prize.

Genres: Historical

243 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 2, 2026

About the author

To write a novel was a dream of mine since I was a child. Life, my practical nature, and self-doubt got in the way, so it was decades later that an opportunity to write finally presented itself. I honestly didn't think I had what it takes to write a full-length novel, but once I faced the blank screen and my fingers touched the keyboard, everything disappeared except my characters and their surroundings, and suddenly I knew that this was what I was born to do.

Since then, I've written many books and have enjoyed some positive reviews, but sometimes, when I stop to reflect, I'm still amazed that I'm living my dream.

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Reviews

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

1870 What could Professor Latham be researching to cause his death in the maze at his home. In the morning after a dinner party where he was to make an important announcement. Redmond and Haze investigate.
An entertaining and well-written historical mystery with its likeable characters. Another good addition to this enjoyable series.

[Aubrey · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Irina Shapiro is one of my favorite authors I have read and enjoyed several of her series

Irina Shapiro is one of my favorite authors and I have read and enjoyed several of her series. Redmond and Haze is my favorite. I hope the zeroes continues for a long time. I also like the little nuggets Ms. Shapiro puts in that link the separate series through time. This time it's Mr. & Mrs. Quince from the Tate & Bell series. If I remember correctly Daniel was a young constable in an early Tate & Bell book. I like finding those little things. I can't wait for the next book.

[Doreen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow!

Terrific series but this one is very different in the murder, investigation, and the final outcome. Murder is solved BUT additional ideas and decisions are made that concern the future of both Redmond and Haze! Read carefully or you will miss important concepts! I am a history buff but learned new information about England's royal families! Excellent book!

[Connie P. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Is this the end?

Having read the entire Redmond and Haze series, I was really looking forward to this book. I enjoyed it as much as I hoped I would. I really liked the ending, but it sounds like it really is the end. No more Redmond and Haze? If so, I will really miss them.

[LeeAnn Dommer · Rating 5 out of 5]

keeps you guessing.

[Sue Martin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent

This is a series that never gets stale or boring. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the duo.

[Mar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting mistery and charachter development

[Mari · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ***

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