‘Andersen exhibits her mastery of language, laying the groundwork for a dark and whimsically satirical tale.’
The Monstrous Murders
As winter draws to a close, something suspicious lurks outside the walls of Colmar.
Appel, Gritta, and Efi, the three alewives of Colmar, are enjoying a calm month of brewing and friendship after solving the deeply unsettling riddle of the severed hands. But peace is not destined to last for long. The disappearance of two novice monks in the care of Friar Wikerus spark tales of a supernatural beast on the loose, and when a lowly street sweeper is terrorized one night, fear stalks the town like a monster.
Theories of demons and beasts run wild. Could this foretell another great mortality like the one they only recently survived? Could it be an evil spirit sent to punish the wicked citizens of Colmar? The alewives would rather not involve themselves, but everything changes when a body turns up near their canal. The threat is too close to home to ignore. Once more, Appel, Gritta, and Efi must put their sleuthing skills to good use – while ensuring they don't also fall prey to the supernatural menace.
Book 3 in the award-winning Alewives of Colmar mystery series, The Monstrous Murders is everything readers have come to expect; witty banter, deep friendship, twisty clues, and frothy brews.
What reviewers are saying
“In a captivating and spine-tingling tale of how the unknown can engulf an entire city, “The Monstrous Murders: An Alewives of Colmar Mystery” by Elizabeth R. Andersen stands out as a masterful blend of suspense and intrigue. This enthralling novel promises to grip the reader's imagination and keep the reader turning pages deep into the night. It is a must-read for fans of thrilling mysteries.”
- Yarde Book Reviews
“I love these feisty women!”
- M.J Porter, author of The Erdington Mysteries