Richard Willey's historical crime novel, The Man on the Dancing Sticks, plunges readers into the dark underbelly of late 18th-century France, beginning with a scene of profound horror and escalating into a complex investigation that blurs the lines between crime, ritual, and the supernatural. The narrative skillfully weaves together elements of crime investigation with elements of the supernatural and the occult. The inclusion of French terms and cultural nuances adds to the authenticity of the period setting, providing the reader with a unique, entertaining read in the first book of the crime trilogy.
