3.5*
Despite being a murder mystery, it is written in a light and free style, so easy to read and go along.
Maxwell is a fish out of water - both from his city lifestyle and as we learn later, a fairly unemotional upbringing.
Locating to small town Texas was never going to end well - but bodies in the swimming pool was not on the cards.
Enjoyed the slow ish build with Royce and Maxwell. The mystery element felt a bit weak at times however I enjoyed so will be looking at getting the rest soon