Writer and Editor C.B. Calsing/ G.G. Royale

Robert Jackson Bennett’s “A Drop of Corruption” is the follow-up to “The Tainted Cup.” In this sequel, we return to the world of detective Ana Dolabra and her assistant , Dinios Kol.   This time, they are investigating a disappearance, theft, and murder in Yarrowdale , an outlying kingdom which may soon join the empire. Ana is put to the test by the mechinations of the criminal, and Dinios has a hard time keeping up but proves himself again and again . “Will we ever solve this mystery?” is the question hanging over the story from beginning to end , and the reader feels the weight o f it.   Like “The Tainted Cup,” I loved “A Drop of Corruption.” It is very true to the original world-building , and mystery keeps one intrigued throughout the book. The supporting cast is interesting, and as always, Ana, through the eyes of Dinios , is an engaging and enticing character.   Author Bennett has definitely found his genre, and I look forward to following these two on m...