A Carriage of Misjustice

A Carriage of Misjustice (2020) Charlie Cochrane (Lindenshaw Mysteries)

Adam and Robin are married, but since their wedding was during the school year, they’re putting off their honeymoon.

Which is good because Robin is requested for a secondment in Hartwood, which means Robin and Pru will be staying at a hotel for the duration.

A serious injury during rugby practice coincides with the discovery of a body in the locker room, and the chaos confused things more than usual.

“Greg Holmes, who plays on the flank meaning he’s pretty nippy despite being muscular with it, got his angle wrong going into a tackle on Big Dave and caught the side of his neck on the bloke’s shoulder.”

The story also has a discussion of asexuality, although that aspect of the story leads to further confusing with the mystery.

“Was there another woman?” Callum asked.

Melanie’s response— a rolling of her eyes and a suppressed chuckle— was unexpected. “God, no. He barely had an interest in making use of our bed, let alone anybody else’s.” She didn’t appear to be bitter about the fact.

Also, I love the poke at being a mystery series.

While matters hadn’t quite become as bad as one of those television series where the amateur detective was dealing with death in their vicinity on a weekly basis, it did feel like the universe was having a laugh.

“I’ve been along the road, and I can quite imagine how dangerous it could be if the driver wasn’t taking care. I’m surprised you don’t have dozens of accidents.”

“Oh, we’ve had our fair share this last thirty years. Especially with deer. Drivers don’t expect to have one bouncing out in front of them and even a roe deer isn’t small.”

Clearly not sent in WV.

Publisher: Riptide Publishing

Rating: 7.5/10

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