​​A brand new Five Star review

from Readers’ Favorite:

 

   What Ever Happened to Anna Canneli? by Conal O’Brien is book three in the series, introducing many familiar characters, but it can be read as a standalone. Private eye Artemis Bookbinder, his son Silas, and their team investigate a high-profile murder and uncover politicians and corruption that reach the highest levels of government. A television news station thrives due to political influence. Add to the mix a jilted lover, missing art treasures (from a real-life case - the Gardner Museum in Boston), independent podcasters, and the scene is set for a high-tension scenario. We are not certain which side many of the characters are on; are they good or bad? There are secrets from crime families in Italy and cover-ups in Washington, D.C. that unravel through the pages of this excellent book, told from many different points of view.

   The narrative moves at breakneck speed in scene changes, situations, and people. Yet, Conal O’Brien cleverly takes moments to describe the surroundings, whether it be rural Sicily, Vermont, or New York City – all with crystal clarity. I felt I was there in the moment, an observer as the tale unfolded. It’s a well-constructed narrative, and despite my not having read the first two books, the plot was easy to follow. I liked the storyline, the nail-biting events, and cared for both good and bad characters from the start. What Ever Happened to Anna Canneli? is a satisfying read that I thoroughly enjoyed.

           

          Reviewed by Lucinda E Clarke

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