EVen if this is not the best in this series it's a compelling and highly entertaining read.
There's plenty going on in Ben's life and there's a lot of twists in the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
The characters are relatable and fleshed out as usual, the setting is vivid and the mystery is well plotted.
My only note: the plot sometimes drags a bit and some less pages would have helped.
It can be read as a stand alone but it's better to read the entire series.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher for this ARC, all opinions are mine