Can't Wait Wednesday/Waiting on Wednesday #595: For Better or Murder by Simon R. Green

 

Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that had been hosted by Jill over at Breaking the Spine where we spotlighted upcoming releases we are eagerly anticipating. I'm now linking up with Can't Wait Wednesday hosted over at Wishful Endings.

This week I'm waiting on For Better or Murder by Simon R. Green.

From the publisher: It’s wedding season with a spooky twist! The Holy Terrors are trying to tie the knot while solving a ghostly murder in the latest witty, creeptastic paranormal mystery from New York Times bestselling British fantasy author Simon R. Green.

There are those who say seagulls cry over the sins of mankind. And that if we could only get our act together, they could stop crying . . .

Holy Terrors dream team – actress Diana Hunt and her partner in crime (solving) young bishop Alistair Kincaid – are getting married! The plan is to hold a small ceremony with just some family and friends at a charming and secluded hotel in Cornwall. But in true Holy Terrors fashion, the Pale Rider hotel carries the legend of a killer ghost rider and his skeleton horse, which sets the perfect tone for a cheerful occasion!

Trying to make the best out of the stormy weekend and seemingly haunted place, spirits fall even lower when one of the guests is found murdered in the hallway. Did the legendary pale rider strike again or is there something more sinister going on – and will Diana and Alistair finally have the chance to say yes?

The ‘hugely entertaining’ (Booklist) Holy Terrors Mysteries are perfect for fans of Simon R. Green’s urban fantasy novels, authors Jim Butcher, Terry Pratchett and Ben Aaronovitch, as well as those who enjoy American Horror Story, The X-Files and murder mysteries with a supernatural twist.

For Better or Murder by Simon R. Green is expected out May 5, 2026 from Severn House.

Why am I waiting on this book? The series appeals to me. I have it on my TBR list. I'm curious about the comparison to Jim Butcher, Terry Pratchett, and Ben Aaronovitch. I've read Jim Butcher and Terry Pratchett. This does sound like an urban fantasy, which I also enjoy. And I've enjoyed the X-Files, and other mysteries with a supernatural twist. I want to know if the Pale Rider is really supernatural and what does he want anyway?

What book are you waiting on? Leave a note in the comments so we can check it out and maybe add it to our ever growing TBR lists. Thanks for stopping by! Happy Reading!