Another "Morse" series in the books. I especially liked the tension here. We had here a group of characters who had suffered serious losses, both physically and emotionally. At the center of everything was a knowledge of chemistry, but that was maintained by the fact that outside forces may be at work. The conclusion was pretty satisfying. As subtext we have Lewis's fear that if he went on a six-month excursion to New Zealand with Laura, there wouldn't be a place for him when he returned. He has put all his eggs in one basket. Meanwhile, Hathaway has learned a lot watching his father deteriorate into the depths of dementia, knowing, for the first time, how family is so important. His stoic exterior blanched for the first time in ages. This is a very decent series. People often say that it isn't the quality of the "Morse," and overall it may not be, but it's quite substantial.
Review of What Lies Tangled: Part 2
