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RoseBlack2222

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The third and final (for now) book in the trilogy, something I've enjoyed throughout these books, is the variety in topics and issues that get addressed. For Studio Salmonweird, this would be about how the media shapes perception and also the lack of accountability when they get something wrong. It was cathartic to see that get called out. It also addresses mental health issues in a tactful way, which is something I think fiction writers need to be mindful of. Besides these, you have the usual murder mystery. 

What sets this one apart is that the victim isn't, or I guess I should say wasn't, well-liked, to put it mildly, making the list of suspects quite extensive. The humor is another thing you'll find in this. Although it is distinctly British for an American reader such as myself. It also kind of satirizes the detective genre. It makes sense given that one of the characters is an actor playing a detective. 

It's reminiscent of shows such as Columbo. I guess just kind of imagine that, except with ghosts. If that sounds fun, give this a read.

Coming right off the first book, I had pretty good expectations, and this delivered. I enjoyed the themes of togetherness and trust that this story explored, which are big parts of the holiday season. With Karl, the main character, it's more about him lacking confidence that he's trusted and trying to overcome that. I also enjoy the mystery aspect of it, which I can't get into because it would be crossing into spoiler territory. Just know, it involves deception in murder.

If that's what you enjoy in your books, along with Having A Wonderful Christmas Time,  buy this book now. 

I want to preface this by saying I've interacted with the author on numerous occasions, super cool guy. I'd been meaning to get into his work for a while, and I finally got the opportunity to purchase the first three books in this series. As of now, I've only read the first, but I have to say Matt certainly has talent. Salmonweird has a lot of quirky characters. My favorite would have to be Hook Hand Harry ( a pirate ghost). 

 The whole "how can dead people be killed?"  thing is addressed in a non-cheap way. It also handles the trope of people not from our world (time in this case)  being curious about modern life. Usually, when I see it in a movie or show, it feels like filler because it's been done a million times, but here it works. This story also handles pretty serious situations well, given the humor in it. Any author who can find that balance, I'm a fan of. 

If I had to compare it to anything. It kind of gave Terry Pratchett vibes. I could easily see Salmonweir being a village on Discworld. If that's what you're into, except with horror instead of fantasy, check it out.