The Falcon Always Wings Twice by Donna Andrews is the 27th book in the “Meg Langslow” traditional mystery series. Publisher: Minotaur Books, coming August 4, 2020.
A new side-splitting Meg Langs
low mystery from award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of Terns of Endearment.
When Meg’s grandmother Cordelia hosts a Renaissance Faire at her craft center, the whole family is put to work: Meg handles the blacksmithing, Michael and the boys will be performing, and no one misses the opportunity to dress up in full regalia.
More exciting to Grandfather is the pair of rare falcons he discovers breeding at the fairgrounds. Concerned for their well-being amid all the activity, he appoints himself their protector.
When one of the actors performing at the fair is found dead―an actor suspected of mistreating one of the falcons, among other sins―Grandfather is a prime suspect.
Donna Andrews’s long-running Meg Langslow series continues to be beloved by its fans, who loyally read every new installment. The Falcon Always Wings Twice is a perfect new addition, full of laughter, adventure, and Andrews’s wonderful cast of wacky characters.
Dru’s Musing:
This is another great series that keeps getting better with each book written. It is fun to watch the camaraderie between Meg’s family and those she encountered.
The author knows how to tell a story that had me completely immersed in all aspects from beginning to end. The visually descriptive narrative with all the details played as a film in my head and put me in the middle of all the action as our heroine gathered clues and suspects and I had a good time watching it all play out. With great aplomb, the author had a few surprises, especially when I thought I had a handle on the killer’s identity. This is one of my favorite series and I love the aviary titles and how it connects in the story. With a quirky cast of characters, engaging dialogue and the backdrop of a Renaissance Faire, this was a very enjoyable mystery and I look forward to the next adventure with Meg and her friends.
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FTC Full Disclosure – I received a digital ARC of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
I love this series, and I always enjoy my visits to Caerphilly. I’m looking forward to reading about Meg’s latest adventure. Looking forward to August 4th!
I’ve come to realize that I have a built in prejudice against long-running series. “Book number 27”
It made me stop and think about how thrilled I am when an outhor I know and like has yet another book come out in a series.
I need to be open to authors I am unfamiliar with and read them.