Murder by Death

Overall, I liked this book. I liked the characters, the setting and the atmosphere. I really liked the way the author wrote the ending to fit the murderer - no melodrama. But I think the author tried too hard in other areas. The protagonist refused to use her gift - over and over and over, hinting at dark reasons why. The protag left New York and wouldn't tell anyone why - again hinting at terrible reasons. I find this annoying in any book. When the 'story comes out' in this one, it's so anticlimactic as to be non-existent. It's the only aspect of this book that really got on my nerves and why I only gave it three instead of 4 stars.