The Mysterious Point of Deceit: The Mysteries of Severine DuNoir

The Mysteries of Severine DuNoir #2

by Beth Byers

October 1925 Severine DuNoir has returned home and continued to investigate the death of her parents. She has, however, reached a roadblock. As she tries to break through, she comes across an unexpected offer of help. While she delves into the history of her father’s life, she also starts to investigate the haunting of an elderly woman. Just who is tormenting this woman and why? Book TWO in the Mysteries of Severine DuNoir. These historical adventures are playful with a lightly spooky edge. In the coming stories, Severine will discover more than she expected, but her sight will never turn from uncovering just what happened to her parents, not even for the dashing, Grayson Thorne or the appealing Charles Brand. Join Severine as she peels back the layers of history and memory all while creating a future of her own. Up Mystery in the Darkest Shadow

Genres: Cozy Mystery, Historical Mystery, Mystery, Fiction, Historical, Gothic

204 pages, Paperback

First published July 12, 2020

Reviews

[Tony Hisgett · Rating 2 out of 5]

The book starts with Severine still investigating her parent’s death and trying to keep her family at arms length. This involves interacting with the Spirit Society, which seems to be more like wading through a cesspit full of snakes.
I’ve seen the series described as a ‘cosy’ mystery, but at times I find it quite depressingly dark and moody, especially as the author seems to have Severine spending so much time wallowing in the past.
I think Severine, Lisette and Anubis are great characters and I keep reading the books because of them, because frankly the story can be very irritating at times and I can’t believe some of the nonsense the author comes up with.
A large part of the second half of the book is taken up with discussions about how they are going to be attacked and how they have to be very careful and be prepared to defend themselves. There are plans to bring in ex-servicemen to act as guards and everybody is to be armed and never by themselves.
So what happens? The bad guys just walk into the house unopposed.
It then gets worse as later she has Sevrine closing her eyes when she shoots at the Andre, who is about to shoot her friend and guardian!!!!

As for the progress in the story, there was none, it took a whole book to get nowhere. I found the end of the book quite frustrating, which is why I couldn’t give more than two stars.

[Heatherinblack · Rating 3 out of 5]

random, abrupt ending

that ending was more the end of a tv show than a book. ok, the next book gets released next month. but really? getting a little mob-ish for me. money solves a lot but is less of an emphasis than the violet books. it hardly seemed like a mystery.

[Rosemary · Rating 3 out of 5]

There were times I felt I needed to be a mind reader. A character would make a remark which didn't seem to follow on from what had been said or happened previously. Ever more characters joining in. Often confusing.

[Doreen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Adequate Only!

What a waste of time! Severine and friends running after clues, Andre and his villains, and generally finding little information. Ending has Andre attacking again and, of course, escaping because Severine missed hitting him, again, with her gunshot! Love Violet Carlyle series and Poison Ink series but this one is not in the same category. It would have made a decent one book, told in one volume.

[Melanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Book 2 in the series picks up a few minutes after the dramatic finish of book 1. It's a bit predictable but then again not. The main character is rather young, and so this reads a bit like YA fiction even though I'm not sure it is meant to. I'm curious to see how/when things are resolved for Severine, but I don't know if I'll return to the series or not yet.

[Brangela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopeful

So book 2 continues the tale of Severine. She still doesn't know who killed her parents. Her brother is still out to get her. She finds out Oliver and Grayson are secretly looking for Mrs Oliver (Grayson's sister). Not to mention the story of her Black friend and her family. Whew so exciting. On to the next book!

[Jeanne Jenike · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoying

I am enjoying this newish series by Ms.Byers ! Characters that grow each book and more awful people to book and good people to cheer. There is an ongoing mystery (ies) that go throughout the books. I am not saying more as I do not want to ruin your enjoyment.

[Kathy Holm · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Mysterious Point of Deceit

I have just to read a story that kept going around in circles...I am disappointed that the author couldn't bring this book to an ending....now we have to read book 3...a waste of time!

[Charlene Davis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous

I don't like this drop off endings because I want to read the next book right away. I have a family to care for and can't have my nose in a book 24\7. The 2 I've read so far are not letting me get any sleep

[Wanda Kohl · Rating 5 out of 5]

A new series by a favored author

The series has new characters from a diverse community in New Orleans. I will not give away any goodies...but the plot thickens and thickensm again into a gumbo you do not want to miss.

[Ana · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a lovely, intriguing, little cozy mystery! This was a light read, but highly enjoyable. I will surely read more books by the author.

[Eleanor Doherty · Rating 5 out of 5]

A book that keeps you intrigued

I found it difficult to put the book down . I know everyone will enjoy this book as I did

[Kitten Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

Love the characters epically the dogs. I km d of like the cliffhangers too. The plot continues to draw you in, a d you can't wait to see how the story unfolds.

[Nancy Wilson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am still grappling with the basic storyline in this series. But something has clicked so I look forward to a clearer vision.

[audrey slavich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful

There's no sex and steamy scenes just muster. In a different era . love that she has so many different series.

[Donna · Rating 4 out of 5]

Well we now know what the two Englishmen are doing in New Orleans...will their quest be successful?
I was very surprised at the abrupt end of this book, hoping the next will give more information.