This is not only a tale of mystery and murder, but much more.

A book where the characters’ voices and actions bounce around your thoughts as you try to figure out who did what. Indeed, of equal or greater relevance, why they did what.

A book that tackles the “fact-truth-trust” process that we all grapple with as we search for at least a semblance of harmony in our lives. Through the eyes of the main characters we get to see how this process is handled in a variety of ways. The author has a sensitivity and subtleness that becomes more and more apparent as the book progresses. 

When reading works of fiction, I find there are three sorts: the “bus-book”; the “plane-book”; and the “carpet-book”. The first type is where you set out on a journey pretty much aware of what you’ll experience getting to where you know you’ll end up - if the bus turns up. The second type is similar to the first, but add in a bit of the exotic. The third type is where you’re carried away (on a magic carpet) to new places to see new things and experience new thoughts. Rare, indeed, for a new author to go straight into my “carpet-book” category. CC Bergen is that good.

I more than enjoyed reading this book and fully recommend.

Malcolm Colling - Goodreads 27 June 2026 (Advance Reader Copy)

Formats
•    Formats: Available in EPUB (Digital ARC) and Paperback.
•    Trim Size: 5.25" x 8"
•    Publisher: C.C. Bergen

 Key Deadlines
•    Release Date: September 8, 2026
•    Pre-order Status: Active now.
•    Amazon Pre-order Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H5VQNTSW?spcref=PUBLISHED_PREORDER_LIVE

Reviews
•    Review Request: I kindly request that reviews be cross posted to Amazon and Goodreads on or just after the September 8 release date.

Promotion
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•    ARC Team Outreach: I am running a small private ARC team, Booksirens and Netgalley.
•    Social Media: ongoing campaign.