I found this story engrossing and entertaining.
It's well plotted and I was happy to catch up with the characters and follow them in this investigation.
The last part is quite fast paced and I was surprised.
I think it can be read as a stand alone as there's some backstory but I think you need to have read the rest of the series if you really want to enjoy it.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine