The Gearbox Murders have Inspectors Satrine Rainey and Minox
Welling stumped. There appears to be no connection or motive
between the killings other than a coded message Minox believes is
hidden in the names of the victims. However, neither inspector is
prepared for what is coming next as the Gearbox Killer stages a
complex scene at the floor of the Druth Parliament. Now every
investigative party is fighting for jurisdiction, but this is only the
beginning of the madness. Meanwhile, Kendra Morad has arrived in
town to conduct an inquest that could leave Minox shackled in mage
chains forever.
A PARLIAMENT OF BODIES is the
third book in the Maradaine Constabulary series. This story focusing
around the Gearbox Murders stands on its own merits although some of
the other details, such as the unusual condition of Minox's hand, have
been building over the course of the series. However, the recap of
Minox's career by Kendra Morad is helpful for new readers who are
unfamiliar with the previous books in the series. Fans of Marshall Ryan
Maresca will also note that there are several series set in the Maradaine
world and the pieces are starting to intertwine, some more noticeably
than others.
The Maradaine Constabulary series is my favorite among all the series
set in Maradaine and A PARLIAMENT
OF BODIES has quickly vaulted to my favorite of all of Marshall
Ryan Maresca's books! The diabolical nature of the crimes is almost
unfathomable, even more so as the story unfolds and we begin to see
the other pieces surrounding the Gearbox Murders. I love that we get to
see glimpses of characters from some of the other books as the
greater conspiracy underlying Maradaine is emerging. The lines
between the sides of justice and the criminal enterprises controlling the
streets of Maradaine are starting to blur, and I suspect we are going to
see even more interesting alliances in the near future.
A PARLIAMENT OF BODIES is
brilliantly executed! Complex world building, multidimensional
characters, and one heck of an intriguing storyline all packaged
together with enough emotional wallops to set your heart racing with
fear for the fate of quite a few beloved characters. Marshall Ryan
Maresca warns us in the beginning acknowledgments of A PARLIAMENT OF BODIES that he
does some mean things to his characters that will break our hearts and
oh, what an understatement! The next book can't come quickly enough
as I want to know what happens next!
Mixing high fantasy and mystery, the third book in the
Maradaine Constabulary series follows Inspectors Satrine
Rainey and Minox Welling as they track down a dangerous
murderer.
The city of Maradaine is vexed by the Gearbox Murders: a
series of gruesome deaths orchestrated by a twisted
mechanical genius. With no motive and no pattern, Inspectors
Satrine Rainey and Minox Welling--the retired spy and
untrained mage--are at a loss to find a meaningful lead in
the case. At least, until the killer makes his most
audacious exhibit yet: over a dozen victims in a clockwork
deathtrap on the floor of the Druth Parliament.
The crime scene is a madhouse, and political forces conspire
to grind their investigation to a halt. The King's Marshals
claim jurisdiction of the case, corruption in the
Constabulary thwarts their efforts, and a special Inquest
threatens to end Minox's career completely. Their only ally
is Dayne Heldrin, a provisional member of the Tarian Order,
elite warriors trained in the art of protection. But Dayne's
connection to the Gearbox Murders casts suspicion on his
motives, as he might be obsessed with a phantom figure he
believes is responsible.
While Satrine and Minox struggle to stop the Gearbox from
claiming even more victims, the grinding gears of injustice
might keep them from ever solving these murders, and
threaten to dismantle their partnership forever.
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