The new Rivers, 5 star material.
Given my reviews of previous Rivers books you would maybe assume I was always going to give this 5 stars but I do try to be fair in my review scores. A book in a well loved series still has to be a great book on its own to get 5 stars from me and this one certainly was.
Lots of droll, trademark magical police procedural hi-jinks. Deftly delivered with engaging characters and that ineffable drive to read just one, more, page. There will inevitably be a re-read in 6 months or so where things I missed on the first eager read pop out at me. That I am already pleasantly anticipating that re-read speaks to the quality of this.
Excellent stuff that comes highly recommended from me.