Three Book Problem

A Three Book Problem is the seventh A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery. It can be read as a standalone for those new to the series. I thought the story was well-written with developed characters and good dialogue. It was nice to check in with Gemma, Jayne, and Ryan. I like the premise of a country house weekend where a murder takes place. I thought, though, that the pacing was slow. The story dragged from beginning to end. The book lacked humor and action. The mystery had a unique method of murder which I loved. The identity of the killer was not a mystery to me. There are obvious clues to help readers solve the crime long before the reveal. The reason why can be figured out as well. It all wraps up at the end without much help from Ryan (who I find frustrating). I believe scenes could have been eliminated that would have helped this story. The book needed a good jolt of caffeine. While this was not my favorite book, it will not stop me from picking up the next A Sherlock Holmes Bookshop Mystery. A Three Book Problem has Doyle and Watson on the hunt for a killer at a country estate with a deadly dart, ungrateful guests, scrumptious cuisine, Sherlockian folklore, dedicated detectives, and a crumbling manor house.