The Spare Man

With a nostalgic nod back to the depression-era caper 'The Thin Man', Nebula and Hugo award winner Mary Robinette Kowal now brings us a fully immersive sci-fi tale in 'The Spare Man'. The storyline follows Tesla Crane and her new husband, the famed retired Private Investigator Shal, as their honeymoon is interrupted when bodies start dropping around them. This is a tale of nefarious plans, dastardly intentions, technical wonders, sleight of hand, a darling newly married couple, a vicious English lawyer swearing her way through the legal system, a main character visibly using a cane and dealing with the reality of living with chronic pain and PTSD, and a small adorable service dog named Gimlet. Ultimately, this is a fun sci-fi whodunit that cranks up class to a level that offers a cocktail recipe at the start of each chapter to match the unfolding action. So, if you like your reading to come with cocktail pairings, this is definitely for you!