Marion Lane and the Midnight Murder by T.A. Willberg

Dropped right into the heart of a mysterious place in a historical time, the first named person is murdered by the end of the first chapter. And thus starts a new series.
The killing took place in the heart of the Inquirers, a place that is impenetrable. Marion is only an first year but she feels the oppressive atmosphere of suspicion as much as anyone. And then someone close to her is fingered for the murder but he leaves her a last clue. So it's up to Marion, her friend Bill, and the mysterious new Inquirer to figure out what is going on. But when anyone might be a friend or a foe, it is tough going. And then the grandmother who begrudgingly raised her sells their house and moves to Ohio while Marion is left behind. 

I didn't connect with the entire story but the author is certainly skilled and the world building is top shelf.

Three and a half stars

Followed by Marion Lane and the Inquirers

This book came out December 29th, 2020
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