A review by td3
The Queens of Crime by Marie Benedict

adventurous informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

 
What a fun premise!  Gather the best of the best mystery writers together to solve a true crime.  Each author uses their mystery writing skills to investigate an actual crime. They work together to solve it and catch the killer. 
 
Dorothy Sayre, Agatha Christie and a few others are in on the action.  The sense of place and time is very true to history.  What makes this story even more interesting is that it is inspired by a true story in Dorothy Sayre’s life.  
 
Enjoyable read, fun sleuthing and a great read all around.  Highly recommend! 
 
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for allowing me to read an advance copy.  I am happy to give my honest review and recommend the book to other mystery lovers.