Wicked Autumn is the first in Malliet's Max Tudor mysteries. Surprisingly, some of the people in Christie Capers didn't enjoy the book. They found all of the descriptions off-putting, while others, like myself, LOVED all of the character introductions and village quirkiness and found them absolutely wonderful to read!
Max Tudor is an attractive Anglican priest whose previous career was as an MI5 agent. After his partner and close friend, Paul, is killed in a car-bombing ambush, Max reassesses his life and career, deciding after much soul-searching to follow a new calling to religious life. His assignment to Saint Edwold's in Nether Monkslip, a charming English village, is met with both disappointment (some of the villagers wanted a woman vicar) and admiration and he soon becomes both a purveyor of spiritual guidance and inspiration for many a romantic fantasy. When the thoroughly obnoxious and universally disliked president of the local Women's Institute is found dead at the annual Harvest Fayre, it is initially assumed to her severe peanut allergy. Max believes, however, that events surrounding the untimely death may not be as simple at they appear. The police agree. Investigation reveals that nearly everyone in the village has been a victim of Wanda's bullying and badgering, so suspects abound.
This is a great series for any reader who loves village cozies. Demon Summer (the 4th in the series, after Fatal Winter and Pagan Spring) is just coming out and I am looking forward to reading it soon!
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