The second in the tarot card mysteries which I had downloaded ages ago

Thalia is the prime suspect in the death of her husband. Alternately denying that she had anything to do with it and then wishing him dead is not the ideal way to deal with suspicion. Bryce a nurse walks around with a fatal dose of drugs in a syringe, waiting to hasten the death of those whom he thinks should die asap. We have a girl friend of Thalias husband vociferous and demanding on the scenes and we have our tarot card reader who is expected to soothe calm and redirect Thalia to a state of reasonable thinking.

The complicated killings and the tarot card reader bringing a sense of order to the mess are quick and easy to read. The secondary characters here are bigger than life and also quietly absent from the main action in the story, at the same time. If that was possible. Very interesting reading.

It was really nice to see Xana in a new light. In this book, she has to trust her intuition, more than ever. In the process, she also realises that some things are beyond our control. The mystery is well-maintained throughout the story. Bryce and Xana's paths meet, in a way you would have never imagined. Mater makes an appearance and brings along a twist to the story. Overall, this was a fun read.

other titles and I am glad that that was the case. I did have a great time finding out the eccentricities of Xana and her brood of people and animals.

Here, once again, we have a belligerent querent who wants her cards seen. Xana gives in to her need to help (and the bribe of good Mac and cheese) and gets caught up in a messy plot. As a side note, we have a man who tells us he is killing people and then immediately after their paths cross. This story had a surprise ending. I would have never anticipated such a chaotic scenario having enjoyed the scheming of the previous instalment. It is fast-paced and has all the pithy dialogues that make this series a treat to read. The interactions between the numerous people and the probable chances of a mother-daughter reconciliation make this instalment worth spending time with.
Each book has enough iterations of the main framework of the narrative to be read as a stand-alone, but reading them in order will ensure appropriate emotions will make their presence felt faster. 

I received the ARC thanks to NetGalley and the publishers, but the review is entirely based on my reading experience of the entire series.

I think the was a well written easy read that most people who love mysteries would enjoy whether they like reading tarot cards or not.

Another goodie by Bevan Atkinson. This is the last in the series - so far. The Hierophant is a difficult card to come to terms with in a reading. It can be read so many ways. An emotionless causer of many emotions. Double pronged and this is a definite double pronged story.

Loved it.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher I read a free advance review copy of the book. This review is voluntary, honest and my own opinion.

This series continues to delight, and to provide new and unusual settings and mysterious deaths - no small feat in a world that seems over-populated by mysteries... The characters have settled into a routine that is comfortably familiar - which is not to say that they've stagnated but rather that Atkinson has done a lovely job setting up a world in which growth is expected and a part of the scenery rather than thrown at the reader for shock or surprise value. It makes reading each new book feel like snuggling in front of a warm fire - you know you'll have ups and downs while sitting there, as things play out and temperatures rise and fall, but the overall sensation will be thoroughly relaxing and enjoyable on the whole!

This title in the Tarot Mysteries takes a slightly less cozy friendly approach to the cozy mystery genre. If you're horribly offended by the slightest hint of adult content such as foul language, then this book may not be for you. For the rest of us, though, The Hierophant Card continues a fun series and is well worth reading.

The Hierophant Card is the 6th book in the Tarot Mysteries by Bevan Atkinson. Released 3rd Nov 2019, it's 222 pages and available in paperback and ebook formats.

The plot really gallops along, it's a short and satisfying read, and the technical aspects of the writing are seamless and enjoyable. This is an author who can really write. The secondary characters are well and sensitively drawn. The language is R-rated, mostly used in context, and it's an enjoyable and humorous ride from start to finish.

The sense of place is palpable and the author has a gift for descriptive prose. I love the main characters in the story. Thorne, Xana, and DeLeon are appealing and they're such great characters and very easy to like. The stories are so entertaining that I'm perfectly willing to suspend my disbelief and just enjoy the ride, and I appreciate that the author never abuses my trust. I also love it that Xana is preternaturally perceptive and intuitive but not infallible. I find her a thoroughly appealing character.

The plot here is relatively straightforward and linear. I found it well written, although not my favorite in the series thus far. The denouement was a little rushed and scattered, but it's still a solid read.

Possibly worth noting for Kindle Unlimited subscribers, the first book in this highly entertaining series (The Fool Card) is included in the KU subscription library to borrow and read for free. It's always fun to find a new to me author and series to read. I would definitely recommend this one to fans of modern American mysteries. I'm admittedly a bit sad that currently this is the most recent book in the series. I'm looking forward to finding out what comes next for Xana and co.

Four stars.

The series is very good. This review is for the series and I'll be posting the same review for each individual book -- each one is quite good. The main character Xana is pretty entertaining, and she and the other characters are appropriately quirky. Sometimes the plots are a bit predictable, and a bit unrealistic, and I'm not into Tarot Cards, but still enjoyed these. The author does a good job bringing the characters to life and obviously has talent. She knows how to build tension and characters, and writes pretty good dialog and humor.

The first book is good and the series gets better as the series progresses. These are not "literature" but they're good cozies if that is what you're seeking.

I really appreciate the review copies from NetGalley!!

I'm more than happy I requested this ARC because this is an excellent series, gripping and entertaining.
I liked the well written cast of characters, the well crafted plot and the solid mystery that kept me guessing.
Recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine.