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Murder at Spindle Manor is, at its core, a classic murder mystery in the vein of Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—if those authors had written in a world steeped in Victorian spiritualism, steampunk fantasy, and horror.
The central mystery is well-crafted, the characters are fully realized, and the setting is dripping with eerie, atmospheric charm. The strange, supernatural elements only add to the fun, layering intrigue on top of an already engaging whodunnit.
This book is pretty unique in all the best ways. It felt like I was playing a video game in my mind, solving puzzles, exploring creepy halls, and uncovering secrets. I continue to enjoy books that are bold enough mash up genres, and this one leans all the way in. It’s a bonkers combination that somehow works for me.
Murder at Spindle Manor is, at its core, a classic murder mystery in the vein of Agatha Christie or Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—if those authors had written in a world steeped in Victorian spiritualism, steampunk fantasy, and horror.
The central mystery is well-crafted, the characters are fully realized, and the setting is dripping with eerie, atmospheric charm. The strange, supernatural elements only add to the fun, layering intrigue on top of an already engaging whodunnit.
This book is pretty unique in all the best ways. It felt like I was playing a video game in my mind, solving puzzles, exploring creepy halls, and uncovering secrets. I continue to enjoy books that are bold enough mash up genres, and this one leans all the way in. It’s a bonkers combination that somehow works for me.