Thank you to #killercrimeclub, #netgalley for the ARC of this latest book from #susanjuby.

This latest book about butler Helen Thorpe and the Levine family definitely did not disappoint. The development of the characters were on point, likable and relatable to in the plot.

There were twists that I did not see coming taking the story in a bit of a different direction was most welcoming and engaging. The author wrapped up all the storylines and a great way and did not fast track the ending. This was the best so far in the series and look forward to reading more about Helen Thorpe and her crime solving ways. It is also nice to relate to where the settings are taking place, being a Canadian it is nice to read about locations in Canada.

I highly recommend this book.

This latest instalment of the adventures of Helen Thorpe, butler to a rich and powerful couple was much more enjoyable than her previous adventure. The characters were much more likeable, from those participating in the retreat that Helen finds herself involved in, to more of her butler friends that she requests help from when she finds herself entangled in a kidnapping.
The retreat involves participants from various walks of life and opinions to come together through team building exercises. As a Canadian I appreciate the references to actual events that shaped our country and citizens. The story was well written and had enough unpredictability to keep it interesting. I found myself rooting for all the participants to come together and foil the kidnapping plot before it was too late.
An enjoyable read indeed!

Thanks to Killer Crime Club, HarperCollinsCanada and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thanks to Netgalley, Harper Collins Canada and Killer Crime Club for the advance ebook copy.

Buddhist butler and reluctant investigator Helen Thorpe bands together with her fellow butler-school graduates to rescue her very wealthy employer and his son in this new mystery by bestselling author Susan Juby

Butler Helen Thorpe is not one to judge, but the participants in Close Encounters for Global Healing are astonishingly unpleasant.

The five-day program brings together people from across the political spectrum with the goal of helping them bridge their ideological and personal differences. Helen and her employer, Mr. Levine, have come to Side Island to assist David, his youngest son, who is facilitating the course. The motley assortment of participants includes a burned-out environmental activist, an internet troll, a clued-out consumerist, an alleged white nationalist, and a man who was arrested at the Freedom Convoy in Ottawa. No one seems interested in a civil conversation, much less global healing, and each person has shown up with their own secret agenda.

No rapprochement between the warring—or at least endlessly bickering—parties seems possible. But when something deadly happens, they must learn to work together. First, however, they must figure out who among them can be trusted.

I liked the premise of the book. I found the characters interesting. However, it was a little too predictable for my liking. 3 out of 5

Kindle Copy for Review from NetGalley, HarperCollins Canada, HarperCollins Publishers and Killer Crime Club.

I received a free, advance copy of this book and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.

The butler did not do it nor did they do it? An investigator finds herself working as a butler for her employs when asked by her butler friend. She ends up teaming up with a Buddhist butler when a string of people goes missing. It’s a mystery that will have you guessing as this odd pairing will keep you involved.