Book Review: In the Bleak Midwinter

Reviewed By: Donna M - RAM

In the Bleak Midwinter     Amazon US PB Amazon US HC Amazon Canada PB Amazon Canada HC
Julia Spencer-Fleming
Class/Genre:   Mystery   Religious Fiction   Woman Main Character
Series: Clare Ferguson # 1

Clare Fergusson is the new priest at a conservative parish in Miller's Kill New York. It's the middle of a freezing cold winter and one evening she finds a newborn baby on her doorstep. She and local police chief Russ Van Alystne band together to try and find the mother and, along the way, uncover plenty of secrets and lies. I thought the character of Van Alstyne was well done, but Clare Fergusson didn't seem consistent and there were a few too many going into the basement without a torch moments. However, I thought the writing was strong and there were some nice touches.

Donna M - RAM

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