Masquerade of Murder- Blog Tour

 

Author: Donna Morfett 

Publishing Date: 28th June 2025 

Many thanks to the author and Hygge BT for my digital copy and a spot on the tour. 

Blurb 

DI Cora Snitton is barely catching her breath after the last case when another body turns up - this time, a suspected junkie dumped in an abandoned quarry.

Her team is pulled into the chaos of the Luton Carnival, a vibrant event with a dark reputation for gang violence and drug deals.

Amid the crowds, noise, and flashing lights, a ruthless gangster sees his chance to make a name for himself in a new town.

As the music blares and the party rages on, something sinister rages behind the scenes.

My Thoughts

This is book 2 in the series and my first read and it was okay as a stand alone. As with any series reading book 1 is always useful as you get to know some of the characters a little bit better but it was okay. 

Cora is the lead character as she starts with a new team and are set to work on the Carnival that brings it's own challenges. But with a body this now adds more tension and is his linked to the carnival or another gang. 

Interestingly we get a sub plot to the original plot which ties in. Elira, Daisy and Minka find a unique friendship and possible clues to a crime. 

What I really enjoyed was the introduction to each characters and you start to realise that they do have a link to the final conclusion of the plot. As we meet everyone we get to know about them and what role they have within the plot. 

I really enjoyed this book and look forward to the next instalment