Third in the fantasy/mystery crossover series featuring Liam Rhenford and his dragon familiar, Fanuilh. You could read this as a standalone, although you'll know you're missing the backstory. From the book: " Liam Rhenford possesses a wizard's familiar, but he's not a wizard himself. He's solved a few crimes, but he's no detective. Yet, when a priceless family heirloom-a magical jewel-is stolen from Liam's business partner, the local magistrate turns to Liam for help. With all of Southwark in a festive mood for the Beggar's Banquet holiday, Liam must put celebrating aside to help his two friends. Of course, solving a crime with Fanuilh, his dragon familiar, at his side, will do nothing to dispel the rumors about Liam." You don't find too many police procedurals in fantasy, and this series is nice in that it doesn't rely on magic to solve the mystery...although the coroner who can see if the ghost is still lingering about is a nice touch. I liked that there's another wizard involved in this book, and that Liam is finally making use of Fanuilh.

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