Audiobook Review – Swords and Fallen Lords (Mitzy Moon Mysteries, Book 7) by Trixie Silvertale, Narrated by Coleen Marlo (4/5 stars)

Reading Level: Adult
Genre: Paranormal Mystery
Length: 5 hours and 13 minutes
Publisher: Sittin’ On A Goldmine Productions LLC
Release Date: November 22, 2021
ASIN: B09MDLWBMT
Stand Alone or Series: 7th book in the Mitzy Moon Mysteries series
Source: Bought Audiobook from Audible
Rating: 4/5 stars

“Mitzy Moon is no fan of the Renaissance Faire. But her interest is suddenly piqued when a jousting exhibition turns deadly. Following a clue from her magicked mood ring, she’s ready to take up the sword and fight for the realm.

Refusing to heed the handsome sheriff’s warnings, Mitzy dons a wench’s wardrobe and dives into the case. But she’ll need the help of her meddling Ghost-ma and spoiled feline to root out the canker. With doxies, scoundrels, and panderers aplenty, it won’t be easy to ferret out the truth!

Can Mitzy serve up the knave on a pike, or will she find herself on the wrong end of the lance?”

Series Info/Source: This is the 7th book in the Mitzy Moon Mysteries series. I bought this on audiobook from Audible.

Thoughts: This was a solid addition to the Mitzy Moon series. I liked the Renaissance festival theme to this one and enjoyed getting a peek at what Eric does for fun. I continue to listen to this series because the audiobooks are the perfect length for me to finish on a monthly road trip I need to take for work. They are light-hearted and easy to listen to without having to concentrate a lot.

Eric is taking Mitzy on a date to the local Renaissance festival (Mitzy didn’t even know that was a thing) when a jousting match goes horribly wrong. A jouster ends up dead, and there is evidence of foul play. Mitzy immediately decides to don festive dress and get a job at a pickle stand to infiltrate the festival and try to solve what she is certain is a murder.

I enjoyed the Ren Fest setting here and some of the mythology around the sword in the story. However, we didn’t spend as much time at the book shop so there was a lot less Piwacket and ghostma, and I missed them. It was nice to see Mitzy and Eric trying to make a go of things as a couple, they have some very cute scenes together.

The mystery was well done, and I also enjoyed finally getting to visit Silas’s house. He’s an intriguing character, and learning more about his background was interesting.

The audiobook quality is well done and easy to listen to; the narrator does a good job with character voices and emotion. I enjoy listening to these on audiobook.

My Summary (4/5): Overall this was a solid addition to the Mitzy Moon Mysteries. There were some things I liked more about this story and some things I liked less. I enjoyed the Ren Fair setting and getting to learn more about Silas. I also enjoyed getting to learn what Eric does in his spare time. I missed spending more time with Piwacket and ghostma. If you enjoy light-hearted paranormal mysteries and are looking for a series of shorter books that are quick and easy reads I would recommend this series.