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Reviewed by Jennifer Ibiam for Readers' Favorite
Ensign Qing was a young naval officer on the treasure fleet of the Chinese Imperial, Admiral Zheng. He embarked with other officers on many voyages from Africa to the Middle East and beyond. Qing was smart and had a knack for investigating and solving mysteries, which made him valuable to his captain. When the fleet docked in the Tarascan territory, they expected to find only animals or barbarians. Fortunately, they found people who became allies. However, a horrible crime happened among the Tarascans. Qing must collaborate with the wise and elderly village shaman, Xmucane, to solve the mystery. Together, they discovered the truth, which led them to uncover conspiracies threatening the empire. Follow the investigations of the two detectives in The Casebook of Qing and Xmucane by Bel Coulson.
The Casebook of Qing and Xmucane by Bel Coulson is a short but captivating novel that I enjoyed reading. The book featured humor, fifteenth-century politics, sleuthing, mysteries, and more. So if you love historical, traditional, or medieval detective stories, this book is for you. I loved the plot, development, and beautiful characters that left a great impression on me. The unpredictability and suspense in this story made it impossible for me to put the book down. Lin and Bao were my least favorite characters, and they reached a perfect end. I laughed at Bin and his Tao talks, with Qing always ready to debunk every piece of false information. Xmucane and Qing were such a perfect combination that I wished they could preside over world affairs on our behalf. Bel is a talented writer, and I hope to read more of their works.
