The Murder at World's End

Summary:

It’s 1910 and the Haley Comet is about to pass Earth again, which causes one wealthy scientist to imagine the worst. To protect his family and estate he locks them all inside for the night, but no one expected a murder. The island is completely isolated and a new servant has to work with an elderly family member to solve the murder before the killer strikes again.

Review:

This was my first time reading Ross Montgomery. His writing style isn’t flashy. He doesn’t have the most poetic prose, but his sense of humor is great. His straightforward manner feels honest. His characters have some depth to them and he knows how to use yes, but or no, and very well.

I enjoyed the story, mostly. It made me laugh out loud so many times, because a foul mouthed old lady version of the amateur detective is just funny. I wouldn’t say it’s a page turner, but it wasn’t boring either. Just a steady going read.

I will also say, I think he portrays the inner thoughts of the protagonist very well and captures the worst-case scenario thinking cycle that anxious people are often caught up in. He makes you want to care for his lead character.

I don’t know if I re-read this one in the future, but it was worth a read once, for sure.