I've enjoyed Jane Langton's work in the past but this was a bit of a dud. The mystery had weird supernatural elements that never really worked and then it just ended.

Released to my work book sharing shelf

Planned for release at September Boston BookCrossers Meetup

Had a lovely meetup in Porter Square, Cambridge, on this very warm afternoon. The title and Escher-ian cover-art caught my eye, and I had to try this one!

Later: I admit I'm giving this one extra points for its Mount Auburn Cemetery scenes; I've been there, including a climb to the top of the tower (though without any vengeful people or ghosts trying to push me off), and can easily imagine spending lots of time there if I lived within walking distance. I also got a kick out of the many local references - building styles, history, even specific street names ("Hey, I found a Little Free Library near there!").

But I enjoyed the story, too, even with its odd doppleganger elements. The gradual unraveling of the tale behind the tragic death of a child kept my interest, and I enjoyed the in-character chat between the Kellys and Leonard.

The Escher aspect was tied in pretty well too, not just thrown in for effect. All in all, a very good read!

I plan to leave this book near the handsome old library in Methuen this afternoon. Hope someone enjoys it!

[See other recent releases in MA here.]

*** Released for the 2017 Keep Them Moving release challenge. ***

*** Released for the 2017 Spooktacular October release challenge. ***