The Bear at Midnight (Orkneyinga Murders Book 4) by Lexie Conyngham – Review by Erin Wolf

The Bear at Midnight by Lexie Conyngham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was an incredibly detailed historical mystery novel. It is a longer mystery book, which really lets the author author delve into the details of this incredible world. This was the first book I read both in this series,however, I didn’t not feel lost at all. The author does a wonderful job of describing the people and the world in which they reside. Not to mention there are guides to help you keep track. I find this very helpful in books with lots of characters and multiple places.

As well as being so detailed that I felt I was part of this world, the story itself was very engrossing. It starts out with the leader dying, but that is not the only death. Not only does a new leader have to be found, but a murderer must be found. The multiple storylines makes this even more engrossing. Then there are the characters. While all of them are unique and feel so real, I really liked Sigrid. In a male-dominated world, she knows how to find out what she needs and is a strong woman in her own right.

The historical side of this book is so good, the author has obviously done a lot of research. The mystery part was so intriguing also — I had no idea who was involved exactly until I read what happened. This is what makes a mystery spectacular. I highly recommend this historical mystery with such enduring characters.

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