Crimson at Cape May

First things first, if you're under a certain age, you may suffer from a bit of culture shock with this book, and things may seem a bit odd. Crimson at Cape May takes place in 1999 - a time when people weren't walking around looking at cell phones, a time when they had to look at a map or ask directions, a time when computers didn't do everything at lightning speed. We also get a protagonist who isn't independently wealthy. Instead, Darrell has money problems and he can't afford to not have a job. So, the added stress of seeing ghosts isn't a welcome thing for him. I found Darrell to be both relatable and likable. Okay, maybe I can't exactly relate to the seeing ghosts part, but everything else is what most of us in the working class have been through at one time or other, at least a little. Being so likable made it easy to root for this character, and it didn't take long at all to become invested in the story. I love trying to solve a good mystery, and it's even more fun with the added paranormal element. The story is very well written and the pacing is good from start to finish. I won't go into the details of the bride to avoid spoilers, but I will say that these characters and their story was a good choice for my weekend read. This is the second Darrell Henshaw book, but Randy Overbeck gives us everything we need to read Crimson at Cape May as a standalone, and he does it without going overboard and taking over too much page time from this story. All in all, I'd have to say if you're looking for a good mystery, this is one to pick up.