The Unfathomable Curse: An Undetectables Mystery #3 by Courtney Smyth

(Thank you Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book: (summary from Goodreads)

A witty, witchy fantasy murder mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles. When Cornelia’s twin sisters are taken by the Wickermere Reaper, Mallory, Diana and Theodore must race against time to uncover the buried secrets of the Broadwicks before it’s too late. Perfect for fans of supernatural mysteries and cosy crime by authors such as Ben Aaranovitch, Josiah Bancroft and Tammie Painter.

The summer after the events of The Undead Complex, the unthinkable finally happens – Cornelia’s money is running out. Estranged from her family, furious at her parents following recent revelations, the Broadwick heir finds herself living on her own resources for the first time.

Meanwhile two crimes are rocking the Apparent community. The Wrackton Digger is stealing bodies from the cemetery, and a new serial killer – the Wickermere Reaper – has emerged. But when the Reaper snatches their next victims – Cornelia’s twin sisters – she must return to her family’s home, and seat of the Ghoul Council, to conduct the search.

With their resources split, and a ticking clock on the race to save the twins, The Undetectables must do what they do best – solve the strangest, most well-hidden magical mysteries to save the people they love.

my thoughts:

Book 3 is out today! Hurrah! I'm so excited to share about this fantastic book, The Unfathomable Curse, in Courtney Smyth's unforgettable and unputdownable series, An Undetectables Mystery.  

Think murder mystery with magic - how intriguing doest that sound?! There are witches, vampires, and other magical beings throughout this story and they all make for quite the eclectic cast of characters. And the story itself is chockfull of thrilling and chilling drama - a grave digger, a serial killer, the Ghoul Council, and of course, the Undetectables; along with the usual everyday struggles in life - finances and health. Plus, the writing is top notch - it's smart, captivating, and emotionally moving. I loved it! 

I would happily recommend The Unfathomable Curse to fans of the series, but also to everyone else looking for a new great read - you can definitely read this book as a standalone. However, I advise reading the first two, because they are amazing and you won't want to miss out. So, make sure to grab a copy ASAP!  Happy reading!

Thank you Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!

The Undead Complex: An Undectables Mystery by Courtney Smyth

(Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!)

 

about book:

The Undetectables are back in a witty, witchy fantasy murder  mystery packed with ancient magic and fiendish puzzles, as Mallory, Diana, Cornelia and Theodore are hired to solve a murder on a TV shoot by the victim herself…

GREENLIGHT, GATEKEEP, GHOSTHUNT. Five months after the events of The Undetectables,  business is booming – but finding cases that call for magical forensic investigators is not. So when  Diana’s ex, Taylor, asks them to solve a murder – her own – Diana, Mallory and Cornelia can’t say no. 

Called to investigate the set of Undead Complex, Diana re-enters the world of TV-show prop making – even in death, the show must go on – where the appearance of a genuine-article Francine Leon  

dollhouse can't make up for the fact she's being pulled down a path of crime-solving she maybe doesn't  want to walk forever. Meanwhile, Theodore's coming apart at the seams – literally – in the aftermath of  their last case, and Mallory is running out of ways to help him. Especially as he seems to be keeping  secrets from her. 

As the clues – and the bodies – keep piling up, each one making less and less sense, the Undetectables find themselves in a new race against the clock to find out what, exactly, the killer is up to – before they  strike again...

my thoughts:

A creepy and slow-paced read, The Undead Complex is the second book in Courtney Smyth's An Undectables Mystery series and it is terrific! Now, I've never read the first book, so to be honest I didn't know what to expect. Fortunately, I was met with unputdownable writing and unforgettable characters. So, I loved it! I'm definitely going to read the first book and can't wait to see where Smyth takes these characters in the next book. 

So, what exactly is this story about? Well, it's about three witches working together to solve a murder. Except the victim may or may not be dead - her body was found murdered and yet she's showing up for work later that day...hmm...something is not making sense, right? Well, luckily the Undetectables are on the case. And what a case it is! Soon enough there are way too many clues and way too many bodies to deal with. Oh, and time is running out - yikes! And, that's all I'll share about this magical story filled with  twists and turns that will leave your mind turning in all directions as you try to figure out whodunit. 

Smyth has created a fun and smart series that will have her readers wanting more. I know that I can't wait to find out where this series will go next. It was such a great reading experience - entertaining and ghoulish at times, this book was a real treat. I'd definitely recommend The Undead Complex to fans of Smyth's writing - you are going to LOVE this series to bits! Make sure to grab a copy!

Thank you to Titan Books for providing me with a copy of this book!