This book is the second book in a series of four, Halls of Ivy, and continues following the students and faculty the reader was introduced to in the first novel, Halls of Ivy. This book does not have to be read as part of the series, as the Author thoughtfully included the biographies of all the characters from the first book, making it a good stand-alone read. However, to truly grasp all the nuances it would be advised to read book one first.

As in the first book, the Author has continued telling the events taking place biographies and transcripts of interviews the main female lead conducts with numerous college students this provides a good continuation from the first novel, and makes the reader feel at ease and familiar with the characters, although there are a few revelations that appear regarding them. Again there is not any really deep character developments, but the foundations of the back story and interesting character traits for the female lead, that were laid in book one are continued in this instalment of the series.

This book follows the students we met in book one as they advance into their second year of university and, as there are two more novels to come we can be sure that we will be seeing them again as the reader follows them through to the end of their studies. In this novel, the Author has included several sub plots that provide enough twists and turns to keep the reader on their toes, and also give us an insight into the fact that academia may not be the peaceful vocation some imagine it to be.

I actually enjoyed this book a lot more than I did the first in the series, and was pleased to see that the Author’s writing style had developed considerably; I would recommend this book to lovers of the mystery genre, and those looking for a good but thoughtfully written read.

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“Halls of Ivy: Pathfinder” offers an interesting look at a college that seems to have a lot of problems going on with the faculty and the students. It may have helped if I had read the first in the series so that I would have known some of the back story on some of the characters, which I felt were not that well developed in this book. The story is good but there seems to be so many subplots that it does bog down in some parts. It appears the author has tried to heap problems from various schools onto one campus and it is difficult to follow at times.

I enjoyed the book but would have liked it better if I had read the first one, which I will search out and then see what the following books in the series brings. ( )

This book follows the students we met in book one as they more into their second year of university. It is not necessary to have read the first book since the author thoughtfully included student biographies in book two. (but you should read it because it's a good read) As in book one Halls of Ivy there are big problems at SVU. There are several sub plots that provide enough twists and turns to keep everyone guessing right up until the last paragraph. I enjoyed the book and will read it again and recommend it to my friends.
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