The Last Mandarin by Louise Penny and Mellissa Fung (NetGalley ARC, pub 5/12) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book proved to a very propulsive thriller, with plenty of danger and suspense without being gruesome (a reason I am often wary of thrillers). I wasn't sure how this would flow having two authors, but it didn't feel disjointed and particularly in some of the descriptions near the end I could sense Penny's familiar voice. Many of the themes felt eerily timely which added a layer of realism. I found some of the characters annoying but appreciated their evolution throughout the novel. Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press/Minotaur Books for the ARC.
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