A review by pillywiggin
The Dark Side of the Road: A Country House Murder Mystery with a Supernatural Twist by Simon R. Green

lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

This is a book by Simon R. Green, who also wrote the "Nightside" series.  I really liked the Nightside series, so I thought I would also enjoy this.  Instead of being a deep dive into the bizarre, this is more like a cozy, locked room mystery with the supernatural thrown in.  I am intrigued by the character of Ishmael Jones.  The mystery itself was not to difficult to figure out.   The romantic interest is kind of annoying, and I was disappointed to see she is in book #2.  This series is one that I will probably read when I need to take a break after reading something complex or emotionally draining, but it is not one that I will rush out to read one right after the other.