New Mystery Series

 

All That is Secret by Patricia Raybon

Annalee Spain is the “colored professor” at a Chicago Bible college.  She has been summoned to Colorado to help solve the murder of her father.  She answers the summons despite having no job or money and knowing only the people from her childhood church.  Her trip launches her on a new life and new career with the promise of more adventures to come.

There were several things that I enjoyed about this book.  I enjoyed the characters, especially Annalee and Eddie.  I enjoyed reading about a time in history that I knew little about.  I enjoyed reading a book about a woman of a different background than me.  I also enjoyed Annalee’s inner dialogue, which was easy to relate to.  The references to Sherlock Holmes were a fun bonus.

Patricia Raybon’s writing was entertaining.  The mystery was not predictable or easily solved.  The plot was exciting and unpredictable.  She laid the groundwork for an interesting series.  I look forward to reading more of Annalee’s adventures.   I am grateful to the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for my honest review.