We Shall Not Sleep
by Anne Perry
Published by Ballantine Books
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Reviewed by: Natalie York
This fifth and final book in Anne Perry's World War I mystery series is set in the war's final year.
It finally seems like they really will be home by Christmas this year. The Reavely family learns the identity of the elusive Peacemaker who was involved in the killing of their parents at the beginning of the war.
Everyone is also struggling with how and where they will fit in to the changed world once the war is over. They have seen so many horrible things at the front lines and fear they will never be able to forget them. Home and peace seem like an even more elusive dream now that the war is coming to an end.
It amazes me how relevant a book set in 1918 can be today, but it is. Read We Shall Not Sleep. You will not be disappointed but you may wish the series could continue. After 5 books set across 5 years, you feel invested in the characters' lives and their futures. Apparently I am not the only one who wishes this series will not end.
After doing some research I found that Ms. Perry does not plan on writing any more about the Reavely family. Perry is the author of over 50 books. The majority of her books are mysteries. Her most popular series are the Thomas & Charlotte Pitt series which starts with The Cater Street Hangman and also the William Monk series starting with The Face of a Stranger. I have read both and they are both great. She is also the winner of an Edgar award for her short story, Heroes.
Armchair Interviews says: These characters become "real" to you.
Author's Web site: http://www.AnnePerry.net