Tuesday Mooney is an oddball! Working as a prospect researcher for a local hospital she occasionally, and begrudgingly socialises. The thought of the free staff food at the end of an event keeps her spirits up. But when Boston’s most eccentric billionaire, Vincent Pryce, dies at a charity auction, adventure is thrust upon Tuesday.
Vincent has left behind an epic, city-wide treasure hunt that holds the key to his fortunes. Fact-finding is what Tuesday is good at and so she begins to search for the clues with a motley crew of team mates.
But will delving deeper into the secrets of the game reveal their own guarded desires and dreams?
When I first received an email from the publisher advertising this ARC, I have to say I didn’t think it would be for me. However, I was intrigued enough by the premise of the storyline to give it a go, and in part I’m glad I did.
I would say the first half to three-quarters of this book had me hooked. The clues and fast-paced thrill of the search kept the momentum going and I was eager to turn the pages. Then, sadly, it seemed to peter off, by the time I reached the end I was a little disappointed.
Tuesday was an interesting character, at times I found her to be extremely funny and others just plain old weird. I loved the banter she shared with her friend Dex, and thought they made for a good storybook duo.
Sadly, I felt the ending fell flat. There was so much about this story that peaked my curiosity, that I was hoping for a much more whimsical conclusion.
If you’re a keen fan of the mystery genre, I’m not sure this one will tick all the boxes for you. There are certainly parts that stretch the imagination, sometimes edging on the supernatural. This is not usually my cup of tea, but as this book is rather quirky I was happy to embrace it.
** Thanks to HarperCollins UK, via NetGalley, for this ARC **