Book Notice: The Case of the Cantankerous Carcass

 

The Case of the Cantankerous Carcass by Howard of Warwick

When all you want is quick and silly,  there is nothing like the series devoted to the adventures of a hapless monk named Brother Hermitage written by Howard of Warwick.  He has fallen into the position of King’s Investigator and can’t manage to think of a way out. He is joined by a savvy weaver named Wat who has made a pile of money making and selling lewd tapestries to any and all. A third member of this triad is a young smart-mouthed female weaver who has a snippy answer for all questions and challenges.

 In this adventure an Abbot finds he has been proclaimed dead although he is quite alive.  Hermitage is asked to find out who started the rumor of his demise. Before that question is answered a newly appointed Abbot is really found dead and we are off to the races with constant jokes that are so corny you won’t need to plant another crop for years.   

There are a whole group of these throwaway adventures on offer at Amazon and most are offered free to Prime readers. Not sure you will want to keep them on your book shelf, but they are a gas if you need a break from the hard stuff.

 

A solid 3 out of 5