This is a perfect second installment in the Castle Knoll series. I enjoyed this book as much as the first and it was fun to see a lot of the original side characters return. I believe it is possible to read this as a stand alone, but I think most readers would like the book more by reading the series in order. 

The back and forth jumping timeline is easy to follow and the mystery is well thought out. 

I look forward to reading whatever else the author, Kristen Perrin, has in store for Annie and Detective Crane. 

Thank you to Dutton and NetGalley for the digital ARC.