I love a good book series, I also love TV mini series but that’s not the point. I search for series and when I find one or hear of one I imagine that my pupils dilate as my heart starts beating, butterflies flutter and is that drool in the side of my mouth? I think so. It’s my drug of choice. I don’t know why – I think it’s because a good book contains good character development. And typically you become friends and / or fall in love with a good character yes? Well in a series you get more, me wants MORE!!! yes?

I have been in a mystery series phase recently, I’m not sure if that’s because those are the easiest to find or if I’m boning up on my detective career – regardless I have found some good ones.

Sebastian St Cyr Mysteries by C.S. Harris

C.S. Harris Site – http://www.csharris.net/

The disclaimer here is you have to like historical period pieces and you have to like who done its. Amazon and Barnes and Noble have been flashing What Angels Fear in front of my face for years. Every time I would make a purchase they would insist I would like this book. As usual, they were right. What I love is there is a larger story line underneath the who done it that will span the entire series.

Sebastian St. Cyr is the reluctant brooding heir to the family title, lands and money (I now tough problem to have). As the youngest son he never expected to be in such a position, but with the death of his oldest brother the title falls to him. He lives his life drinking, gambling and having fun till he is found accused and arrested for murder and must clear his name.

All the while there is a larger mystery and story line involving him and his family running through the series. Let’s just say no one is who they seem to be and there are some shocking twists involving the main characters that will make your jaw hit the floor.

What I like about this series are the characters, the who done its are fun and fine but what draws me back is Sebastian himself, the drama within his own family and the developing character of Hero, the want to be spinster daughter of Sebastian’s biggest rival.

They’re a fairly easy read, and of course certain books prove stronger than others. But overall a highly enjoyable series.