This was my favorite of the 3 novellas I've read so far. The tension was there, then there was some Sherlockian deduction, but none of the action of the first two novellas. It was cool to meet at least one of the future minor characters (there may have been more that I didn't realize). ( )

Disclaimer, this is my first powder mage novel, as such I do not know how having read the other powder mage novels influences your enjoyment of this novella.

It is short detective novel set in the powder mage world. The novella is enjoyable, but in my opinion not amazing.
The story is interesting enough to keep you entertained, but it won't blow you off your seats with sudden plot-twists or an intricate plot. The characters are, likewise, good but not amazing. I think the low page count hurts here the most, there simply isn't enough space for character building. That said, the protagonist is sufficiently fleshed out and is an interesting character.

In summary, it is a short and enjoyable read, ideal as a palate cleanser in between some heavier books. ( )

Ah, das Kinnen Hotel... und diesmal im Mittelpunkt der Kurzgeschichte Inspektor Adamat. Der spielt ja dann auch in der Hauptgeschichte eine grosse Rolle und er spielt sie auch hier. Eine der gelungeneren Vorgeschichten, daher vier Punkte.