Goodly and Grave in a Deadly Case of Murder

This is a lovely, charming book. On the younger end of the young adult scale I think. It doesn't shy aware from blood and death but not in a scary way. It's quite fun even if I am about 30 years older than the reading age. But sometimes that's the thing about a good book, it doesn't matter how old y......more

Great sequel to the first book. Good pace. Great plot! Kids will love this series with all it's unusual characters and it's magic! I was suspicious of him from the start!!......more

The unlike duo of Goodly and Grave are back, and this time it’s murder! Yes, after just about surviving her first adventure, boot-girl Lucy is improving her magic and getting to know the magicians around her, while also investigating grave robberies, magical break-ins and murders most foul with the......more

Lucy Goodly is such a fun character. I was sad when this adventure ended and there wasn't another to leap on into. The historical details and old tales (eg. safety coffins, Golems, gemstones) were a real delight as an older reader, and I can only imagine younger readers would really enjoy searching f......more

What a great addition to the series. Lots more magic, adventures and mysteries. I did correctly suspect who the evil person was from about half way, but still a great read. On to number three.......more