Mike Martin (3)

Beneath the Surface (Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series Book 3), my second enjoyable read from author Mike Martin. Well-written with intriguing primary characters and a captivating storyline. I didn't do myself any favors by reading book 6 first but I didn't know I owned this one. Now I just went out & bought The Walker on the Cape Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series, Book 1 to read next. “I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. Francis G. Kearney's narration with his hint of an accent is perfect for this book. I'll definitely be reading more from this author. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).… (mere)

The Walker on the Cape (Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series Book 1), my third enjoyable read from author Mike Martin. Well-written with intriguing primary characters and a captivating storyline. In particular Sgt. Windflower's character makes him the kind of person you'd love to associate with and that explains the budding relationship with Sheila I didn't do myself any favors by reading book 6, then book 3 first but that was what I owned. Now I have to price shop other books in the series to read next. “I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. Francis G. Kearney's narration with his hint of an accent is perfect for this book. I'll definitely be reading more from this author. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).… (mere)

A Tangled Web (Sgt. Windflower Mystery #6), my first enjoyable read from author Mike Martin. Well-written with intriguing primary characters and a captivating storyline. “I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review." The gifting of this book did not affect my opinion of it. Francis G. Kearney's narration with his hint of an accent is perfect for this book. I'll definitely be reading more from this author and since I discovered I already own Beneath the Surface: Sgt. Windflower Mystery Series, Book 3 I look forward to reading it next. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 - July 24, 2018).… (mere)

Canadian-author, Canada, Newfoundland, Cree, indigenous-people, international-crime-and-mystery, smuggling, small-town, cultural-heritage, innkeeper, relationships, relatives, friendship, friends, multicultural, multigenerational, consultant, procedural, law-enforcement, lawyers, parenting, abduction, family-dynamics, family-business, family*****

I confess that I am addicted to this series and the characters who people it.
Sgt. Windflower is an exceptional man who did love his work in the RCMP but was torn because of the effect on his young family. Enter the reality of the severe budget cuts to law enforcement everywhere in the world. In this case it caused the shut down of the local detachment unless the building was urgently needed and the former staff were reassigned. Except for Windflower. He gave up law enforcement to be better father and husband and to run the inn that he and his wife operate. Then a guest dies at the inn and it proves to be weird when the autopsy is done, so the RCMP asks him to become a consultant even while there are major complications in the case. They also want him to be at the forefront of the new positive changes to local policing.
The story is as well written as each of the previous ones and the characters are as real as my own neighbors. The investigation is unusual and has some fascinating twists as well.
I requested and received an EARC from BooksGoSocial via NetGalley. Thank you!… (mere)