This is the second book in the Holmes, Marple and Poe series by these authors. The PI firm of Holmes, Marple and Poe has been operating with just Marple and Poe as Holmes is recovering at a drug addition center. When six new born babies are kidnapped from a maternity ward, all three PIs must combine their skills of detection to rescue the babies.

Very little is explained about the past lives of the three main characters in the first novel but a little more is reveled in this second book of the series. I have read several Patterson novels including the Women's Murder Club series and the Alex Cross series. The first Holmes, Marple and Poe book seemed a light more lighthearted than the these earlier series but I think this new book was a little bit darker. Unplanned pregnancies, drug addiction, new born kidnapping, and unsettled childhood drama all contribute to a bit heavier feel.

This quick easy read has quirky characters and intriguing plots. It was a little slow at the beginning but things began to pick up about half way through. If you are a fan of Petterson, you will definitely want to give this new series a try.

I am so glad Patterson brought back Holmes, Marple and Poe and the good news is, he’s set the stage for book number three!! Love this trio of PIs. Thanks for the advanced read!

Enjoyed this next in the series. The cases they solved were detailed and lots of suspense. Looking forward to the next one. Thanks NetGalley for the advanced copy. #HolmesIsMissing #NetGalley