Simon R. Green

The elements that were enjoyable and recommended the series in the early books are nearly absent in these latest books. There are (in print) at least five novels beyond Murder in the Dark, but at this point, I really cannot see myself reading them. This is sad to say, because for about six Decembers this series has been a relatively easy-reading end of the year during the fireworks and the weather and whatever else.

So, lazy effort, again, by this author. I am glad I did not stop reading the series after the last book – this one was worth a read, more or less. However, I think I am done with this series now. It has lost all of the good writing that enticed me in the beginning.… (mere)