Book 1, SAVAGE SEASON, has this heist thriller vibe and MUCH MOJO takes off into murder mystery territory.
Leonard's uncle dies and he inherits the property. Hap and Leonard make a discovery during renovations which leads the two men down a pretty dark path.
Lansdale does a fine job preserving the levity in Hap & Leonard's dynamic even though the situation they're involved in is extremely grim. The character development goes deeper in this story as the men struggle to find their bearings in an overwhelmingly heavy situation. We get to see their moral compass, their flaws, and strengths.
Much like Lansdale's newest book, MOON LAKE, I noticed the way he touches on themes of racism & homophobia but it's peppered into the narrative and done in a preachy way.
Joe R. Lansdale's storytelling is like a warm blanket. This is my happy place.