Bird in a Snare (The Lord Hani Mysteries Book 1) by N.L. Holmes – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Bird in a Snare by N.L. Holmes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a long novel but the storyline flows along at a good pace and is full of drama and mystery and I was disappointed when I had finished it. Egyptian diplomat Hani is sent to Syria to investigate the murder of a leader of bandits but his investigations are complicated by the religious reforms of the new king. Having encountered corruption and further murders, Hani starts to think that no one can be trusted, not even the new king. However Hani must find evidence so that the wrongdoers can be prosecuted. I felt completely immersed in the story due to the authors wonderfully detailed descriptions of both the characters and the setting, so much so I felt I could be in ancient Egypt. The glossary of terms and places and the glossary of Gods at the end of the book is very helpful and I found the authors historical note extremely fascinating especially discovering that Hani is a real person. The list of characters was also useful but I feel it may have been even more so if it had been at the start of the book as there are many characters to get to know and keep track of. Reading this novel the authors research and knowledge shines through, all wrapped up in a great murder mystery thriller. Lord Hani is a great main character and I look forward to further books in this series.

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