It feels a lot like a Sherlock Holmes book. My only complaint is that they don’t really get too far into the disability and kind of keep it as gumshoe rather than realistic. The protagonist seems to take everything in stride rather than get frustrated or exhibit any negative behavior. Ms Washburn even blunts the effect his condition has with communication with other characters avoiding overly awkward situations. I’d like to see more realistic interactions and a more challenging plot ( )

An excellent mystery with excellent characters. I enjoyed it so much that I stayed up 'til 4:30 a.m. so I could read it all in one go. I'm tempted to start book #2 immediately, before getting any sleep.

Note: I received a digital ARC through NetGalley. ( )

The main character was interesting, but I really had trouble getting into the story. The mystery was a little too intentionally convoluted for my taste. I'd probably try another in the series, but it wouldn't be a Must Buy. I like the author's Haunted Guesthouse series much better. ( )

Excellent book about a man named Samuel Hoenig with Asperger's syndrome who, at his mother's suggestion, makes a living answering questions at his company 'Questions Answered'. When Ms. Washburn, a female photographer, shows up at his office Samuel enlists her help photographing him swinging a baseball bat in order to provide proof of his answer to a current client. Another man arrives with a question for Samuel: Who stole the head of a client from his cryonics facility? Samuel knows he will need help in dealing with the people at the facility, so offers to pay Ms. Washburn for her assistance during the day, and she quickly proves invaluable. When they arrive to tour the facility, a staff member is found murdered and they are pulled into the investigation.

I loved that Ms. Washburn was familiar with Asperger syndrome and its effects. She showed a great understanding and compassion for the challenges Samuel faces. I really liked all the characters in the book and enjoyed their interactions. I look forward to reading more of Samuel and Ms. Washburn's adventures at 'Questions Answered'. ( )

Samuel Hoenig is a man w/ Asperger's Syndrome who runs "Questions Answered" out of a former pizza parlor.

Just as he is hired to answer a question by Mrs. Washburn, he is also hired by the head of a cryonics institute to answer the question: "Where is the missing head?" which is purported to be stolen from its container. Samuel has little more than 24 hours to find the missing head before it begins to decompose.

On the spur of the moment, Mrs. Washburn accompanies Samuel and becomes his "associate". When they arrive at the cryonics institute to investigate the chamber where the head should be, they find the body of Dr. Rebecca Springer, who has been murdered. Which also becomes the question: "Who murdered Dr. Springer"

The detective assigned to the case, is not so capable as hard working & determined, and relies on Samuel's help for direction in questioning suspects and taking proper/necessary action. This was not very believable, but it worked within the story.

What is interesting are the workings of Samuel's brain & thought processes... His quirks, his likes, dislikes, fears, discomforts are all very believable and make for a highly intelligent, efficient person, who is able to work within the framework of what he calls his "personality"....

With the gentle help & guidance of Mrs. Washburn, Samuel is able to overcome what may have otherwise become many obstacles of comprehension and answer the questions: "Where is the missing head?" and "Who murdered Dr. Springer?"

My only discomfort was the messiness of the part prior to the conclusion, I believe it was over-complicated and over-done, which was why I gave this 4-stars rather than 5.

I found the conclusion to be pretty much as I thought it would be, but was not disappointed. ( )