A new Benjamin January story is always cause for celebration! Murder in the Trembling Lands is set during the Carnival celebrations leading up to Lent. Ben is sucked in to helping a member of his white "family" (the family of his mother's protector) assist a young woman former resident of the city in her search for documents relating to ownership of former family lands. While not my favorite of the series, this was still an interesting read, if only for the relationships between the free people of color and the white families with whom they are intertwined.

Murder, mystery, dark, gritty this is an all one in. Not forgetting how emotionally attached you will get from the get go. The writing style is enjoyable and admirable. This will take you on a journey which you will enjoy and will not want to end I guarantee you that. Mind blowing and portrays exactly how some neighbours are worldwide.