An enthralling amateur sleuth mystery set in Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Italy

• Book: The Master
• Location: Bulgaria, Canada, Italy, Montenegro
• Author: Dora Ilieva

Review Author: JSAauthor

The Master is an enthralling amateur sleuth mystery set in Bulgaria, Croatia, Bosnia and Italy.

When a gifted archaeology student working at a Starbucks in Canada is offered the opportunity to help find an important manuscript in her native Bulgaria, she jumps at the chance to work in her field. Little does she know her search will bring both her and her friends in mortal danger.

The search Kossara and her friends embark on through archives, churches, historical ruins and cities all across Europe, is well conceived and believable. The secrets they uncover are exciting and engaging.

The author’s writing style, descriptions and cast of university age characters are well suited for both young adults (teenage) and adult readers.

I also enjoyed traveling through the Balkans, an area I want to visit. This was a lovely introduction to the region by an author who has clearly visited the places she describes and is able to convey them to the readers in a way that takes us along for the ride, as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed the story, setting, characters mystery and research. It is a fascinating, gripping read that kept me up way past my bedtime! I highly recommend this novel to mystery fans of any age. I look forward to reading more from this talented author.

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