I've read far fewer books in 2022 than in previous years, but easily the best was The Botanist by M W Craven.

It's the 5th and latest Washington Poe, and is a gripping chase rather than a classic #whodunit . The main characters, Poe and Bradshaw, are very likeable, Craven's sense of humour is right up my street, and the plotting and puzzle set-pieces are highly satisfying. 5 stars.