The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels Rob Kearney Caroline Bonne-Müller’s busy color-drenched illustrations

Caroline Bonne-Müller’s busy color-drenched illustrations beautifully evoke the abundance surrounding everyone (grumbling or not

Union Station

and shiny new buildings are going up in their place

A family farms the fertile valley

Maybe Cat should take this as a sign to get over Alison

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels Rob Kearney Caroline Bonne-Müller’s busy color-drenched illustrationsInstant New York Times Bestseller! Knives Out feel by way of Lemony SnicketThis archly told, never muddled debut whodunit reveals a roster of distinct characters, a labyrinthine setting and plot, and a mystery that is as clever as its heroine. Publishers Weekly, starred review The suspenseful denouement is positively writhing with twists. Booklist, starred review On the day they are born, every Swift child is brought before the sacred Family