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A review by kendallbridgete
Midnight at the Mansion by Steven K. Smith
3.0
3.5 stars
The first book of this series really didn't do it for me. As nice as the author is (he's local to my county and spoke at our school--and my students LOVE his books, I can't keep them on the shelves in my library!), I had no interest in picking up any others in this series. I only did because it's on a consideration list for a book committee of which I'm a member.
However, this fifth installment was a pleasant surprise! There were a few references to characters and plot points from other books, but I feel like I was able to read this as (for all intents and purposes) a stand-alone. Virginia natives of all ages will appreciate the references to familiar things (Blue Ridge Mountains, Maymont, etc.).
The first book of this series really didn't do it for me. As nice as the author is (he's local to my county and spoke at our school--and my students LOVE his books, I can't keep them on the shelves in my library!), I had no interest in picking up any others in this series. I only did because it's on a consideration list for a book committee of which I'm a member.
However, this fifth installment was a pleasant surprise! There were a few references to characters and plot points from other books, but I feel like I was able to read this as (for all intents and purposes) a stand-alone. Virginia natives of all ages will appreciate the references to familiar things (Blue Ridge Mountains, Maymont, etc.).