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DI Munro & DS West #4
Duplicity
A local businessman disappears during a meal shared by old friends. When he is later found dead, DI Munro must cut through a densely-woven web of deceit to find out why.
The Carduccis and the Buchanans have been best of friends for years, but simmering under the surface are long-held jealousies and disagreements that only the criminal affairs of the men have kept at bay.
When, during a meal, Angus Buchanan steps out of the house to fetch a bottle of wine from the car and subsequently disappears, the police are quickly informed. But when the most likely explanations are ruled out, detectives Munro and West are called upon to investigate possible foul play.
When Buchanan is later found, having suffered a violent death, pathology rules out natural causes and it becomes clear that a terrible murder has occurred.
Faced with the lack of real cooperation from the parties involved, who are clearly protecting their nefarious business interests, the man responsible for Buchanan's death is found relatively quickly. But when he pretty much laughs in the face of the detectives' accusations, Munro and West realise that there must be much bigger fish to fry.
In an investigation that takes them as far afield as Oslo, Norway, and into the past of a troubled Polish man, Munro's dream of a tranquil life in the countryside is further put on hold, and the ever ravenous Charlie West, must continue to battle the ways and mores of a Scottish backwater without losing her cool.
The Carduccis and the Buchanans have been best of friends for years, but simmering under the surface are long-held jealousies and disagreements that only the criminal affairs of the men have kept at bay.
When, during a meal, Angus Buchanan steps out of the house to fetch a bottle of wine from the car and subsequently disappears, the police are quickly informed. But when the most likely explanations are ruled out, detectives Munro and West are called upon to investigate possible foul play.
When Buchanan is later found, having suffered a violent death, pathology rules out natural causes and it becomes clear that a terrible murder has occurred.
Faced with the lack of real cooperation from the parties involved, who are clearly protecting their nefarious business interests, the man responsible for Buchanan's death is found relatively quickly. But when he pretty much laughs in the face of the detectives' accusations, Munro and West realise that there must be much bigger fish to fry.
In an investigation that takes them as far afield as Oslo, Norway, and into the past of a troubled Polish man, Munro's dream of a tranquil life in the countryside is further put on hold, and the ever ravenous Charlie West, must continue to battle the ways and mores of a Scottish backwater without losing her cool.
217 pages, Paperback
Published May 9, 2017
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About the author
Pete Brassett
33 books181 followersPete Brassett is the author of the best-selling series of detective novels based in and around his native Scotland featuring James Munro and Charlie West.
Following the publication of his debut novel, 'Clam Chowder at Lafayette and Spring', Pete ventured into the world of crime fiction tackling issues like PTSD, religious scandal, and manic depression with the novels 'Kiss the Girls', 'Prayer for the Dying' and 'The Girl From Kilkenny', before moving onto subject matter a little closer to home.
The forging of the Munro and West relationship begins with a fractious encounter in east London where a dissolute West, struggling with personal problems and misogynistic colleagues, is mentored by Munro who, recognising her potential, hoodwinks her into joining him back in Scotland where she flourishes as a first-class, yet ultimately flawed, detective.
Following the publication of his debut novel, 'Clam Chowder at Lafayette and Spring', Pete ventured into the world of crime fiction tackling issues like PTSD, religious scandal, and manic depression with the novels 'Kiss the Girls', 'Prayer for the Dying' and 'The Girl From Kilkenny', before moving onto subject matter a little closer to home.
The forging of the Munro and West relationship begins with a fractious encounter in east London where a dissolute West, struggling with personal problems and misogynistic colleagues, is mentored by Munro who, recognising her potential, hoodwinks her into joining him back in Scotland where she flourishes as a first-class, yet ultimately flawed, detective.
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August 1, 2018
Another big wow from me..
August 13, 2020
I’ve enjoyed these, but on getting to know them, of course, certain patterns become apparent: some enjoyable and some not. Many positives exist: humor, Scotch writing, constant characters. On the other hand, the plots ride steady until the end, and then artificial twists abound. Further, although these are short, an excess of friendly banter sometimes gets in the way. Finally, one can skip a page in the first ninety percent of one of these and not miss a thing. Overall, I like them.
September 24, 2017
I enjoyed book four of the Munro and West series. I'm glad I read it, so much so, I've now purchased another in the series. I like the characters and the way they worked together. The plot was intriguing. Book four was a light read, and suited my reading, unlike book one which was a bit gory for my taste.
July 5, 2021
219 pages
5 stars
This is a delightful, yet twisty little story.
When DC Dougal receives a call about a missing man, he is on the case. The man went missing at a dinner party when he went out to his car to get something.
When DS Charlie West and semi-retired DI Munro show up, Dougal is delighted to share the load.
It doesn’t take long to find the missing man. He is dead - murdered - in the back seat of a taxi.
What follows is a light-hearted (if one can say that about murder), chase around. There are four friends who may be involved in nefarious doings. What happened to Mr. Buchanan, the dead man?
As the investigation goes on, the number of suspects grows.
Mr. Brassett writes so very well. This is a book for those who want a gentle, relaxing read. Maybe a break from reading hard driving thrillers, or whatever the preference is.
DI Munro is a gem. I really like him, Charlie and Dougal. Poor Dougal will get a girl eventually. The book has touches of humor here and there which lightened the read even more. When I want something a little lighter to read, I grab a Pete Brassett novel.
5 stars
This is a delightful, yet twisty little story.
When DC Dougal receives a call about a missing man, he is on the case. The man went missing at a dinner party when he went out to his car to get something.
When DS Charlie West and semi-retired DI Munro show up, Dougal is delighted to share the load.
It doesn’t take long to find the missing man. He is dead - murdered - in the back seat of a taxi.
What follows is a light-hearted (if one can say that about murder), chase around. There are four friends who may be involved in nefarious doings. What happened to Mr. Buchanan, the dead man?
As the investigation goes on, the number of suspects grows.
Mr. Brassett writes so very well. This is a book for those who want a gentle, relaxing read. Maybe a break from reading hard driving thrillers, or whatever the preference is.
DI Munro is a gem. I really like him, Charlie and Dougal. Poor Dougal will get a girl eventually. The book has touches of humor here and there which lightened the read even more. When I want something a little lighter to read, I grab a Pete Brassett novel.
September 16, 2020
"Engaging Scottish thriller"
I read and reviewed 'Avarice' a year ago. I could use the same words to describe this book. The Scottish vernacular grates after the first few chapters, but the story line is good and the lead characters are a strong pairing. Will I wait twelve months before diving into another book in the series? Possibly. Not because it's not a decent series, but there are so many others in the same genre on my TBR list that I want to get to.
I read and reviewed 'Avarice' a year ago. I could use the same words to describe this book. The Scottish vernacular grates after the first few chapters, but the story line is good and the lead characters are a strong pairing. Will I wait twelve months before diving into another book in the series? Possibly. Not because it's not a decent series, but there are so many others in the same genre on my TBR list that I want to get to.
July 16, 2022
I first discovered this series over 4 years ago and read and enjoyed the first three books. For some strange reason I put the next book on my shelf but never actually got around to it. A review of a much later book in the series by a Goodreads friend, reminded me of this author and this book in waiting.
I wouldnt read this before the others as the relationship between the two main characters could be a bit misleading. I remember commenting on this in an earlier review.
In this book , the case that Munro and West are called upon to investigate is a most complex one and a quote from Sir Walter Scott came to mind , " Oh what a tangled web we weave...." but what sets this apart from the other murder mystery books is the amusing interplay between Munroe and West which invariably also involves tea and sandwich fetcher Detective Constable Dougal McCrae.
Its the light sort of crime book that I like and from an author that I liked too but may be because of the long lay off, this one didnt quite grab me as I was expecting it to (or may be it has been overshadowed by Skelgill and Jones ) .
This wont stop me from reintroducing Mr Brassett to my shelves and this time actually reading the books. ( Do e-books gather e-dust if left on an e-shelf for too long?). I am looking forward to the next especially with the cliff hanger left by this one.
I wouldnt read this before the others as the relationship between the two main characters could be a bit misleading. I remember commenting on this in an earlier review.
In this book , the case that Munro and West are called upon to investigate is a most complex one and a quote from Sir Walter Scott came to mind , " Oh what a tangled web we weave...." but what sets this apart from the other murder mystery books is the amusing interplay between Munroe and West which invariably also involves tea and sandwich fetcher Detective Constable Dougal McCrae.
Its the light sort of crime book that I like and from an author that I liked too but may be because of the long lay off, this one didnt quite grab me as I was expecting it to (or may be it has been overshadowed by Skelgill and Jones ) .
This wont stop me from reintroducing Mr Brassett to my shelves and this time actually reading the books. ( Do e-books gather e-dust if left on an e-shelf for too long?). I am looking forward to the next especially with the cliff hanger left by this one.
March 18, 2021
Light entertainment, good mystery....love the main character Munroe. I read half and listen to the rest on audio. I loved the narrator, he was perfect as Munroe and did a fine job with the other characters. I found the entire audio series on Hoopla, I'll be listening to the rest of the series.
October 23, 2017
I just skimmed over this because I read book 5 prior to this and was just looking for the background stories that had carried on into the next book.
July 6, 2023
This is a fun series and I enjoy Brassett's sense of humor as expressed through his two main characters. There's one line about Munro mishearing the word, "Remus," as, "Rebus," and when he realizes his mistake commenting something about it being good it's not, "Rebus". In a surprising twist, I actually guessed the murderer in this one, but I attribute that more to luck than any flaw in Brassett's writing or construction.
October 25, 2017
This has perhaps the least intelligent police officer outside Agatha Christie's oeuvre as 1 of the protagonists. She knows nothing and she has to have the geriatric retiree explain everything to her all the time - including that people can die of a stroke. And what is he doing mooching around mucking up someone else's investigations if he's retired and why does this police force have only a single constable if there's this much crime to handle? Most importantly, why do none of the officers except the retiree seem to know anything about how to conduct an investigation or interpret evidence?
It's set in Scotland and all of the characters bar one speak with the same voice, regardless of their supposed gender, national origin, socioeconomic class, level of education etc but some of the locals occasionally throw in an 'och' or a 'didnae' to provide flavour. The exception appears to be a man with learning difficulties who speaks with cringeworthy comedy foreign accent + tarzan primitivism combination.
The interrogations are painfully bad and implausible and the corpses are piling up in droves without anyone seeming remotely concerned - in a village of approximately 12 people the mortality rate must be worse than that in the setting of 'murder she wrote'.
The plot is ludicrous and there's one particular point involving police officers breaking into a house which doesn't make sense at all - I'm pretty sure they later find a corpse in there that should already have been found during the break-in & anyway it doesn't make sense for them to break into that house and not another ... but I'm certainly not going to read it over again to check.
It's set in Scotland and all of the characters bar one speak with the same voice, regardless of their supposed gender, national origin, socioeconomic class, level of education etc but some of the locals occasionally throw in an 'och' or a 'didnae' to provide flavour. The exception appears to be a man with learning difficulties who speaks with cringeworthy comedy foreign accent + tarzan primitivism combination.
The interrogations are painfully bad and implausible and the corpses are piling up in droves without anyone seeming remotely concerned - in a village of approximately 12 people the mortality rate must be worse than that in the setting of 'murder she wrote'.
The plot is ludicrous and there's one particular point involving police officers breaking into a house which doesn't make sense at all - I'm pretty sure they later find a corpse in there that should already have been found during the break-in & anyway it doesn't make sense for them to break into that house and not another ... but I'm certainly not going to read it over again to check.
March 11, 2021
Not as funny as it thinks it is
...and certainly not terribly original (nearly-retired cop with younger female sidekick with no current and unlucky past love life, plus junior and dim constable, conduct meandering investigation, with lots of banter about food and drink). But readable enough. Just so long as you don’t mind the final whodunnit twist being utterly predictable.
...and certainly not terribly original (nearly-retired cop with younger female sidekick with no current and unlucky past love life, plus junior and dim constable, conduct meandering investigation, with lots of banter about food and drink). But readable enough. Just so long as you don’t mind the final whodunnit twist being utterly predictable.
October 21, 2017
Really struggled to get into this book
I was really irritated by the written Scottish dialogue. I can be told that someone is Scottish and imagine the accent and certainly didn't find this to be the crime thriller other reviews suggest.
I was really irritated by the written Scottish dialogue. I can be told that someone is Scottish and imagine the accent and certainly didn't find this to be the crime thriller other reviews suggest.
March 5, 2021
Over long
Readable but no sense of suspense, menace or excitement.
The author would do well to take more care with the plot and cut down on the details of what everyone ate (mentioned in every chapter)
Readable but no sense of suspense, menace or excitement.
The author would do well to take more care with the plot and cut down on the details of what everyone ate (mentioned in every chapter)
September 21, 2017
A good holiday read. I would have given it another star if DS West was less hapless.
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September 13, 2020 4.09 · Rating details · 1,924 ratings · 31 reviews
A local businessman disappears during a meal shared by old friends. When he is later found dead, DI Munro must cut through a densely-woven web of deceit to find out why.
The Carduccis and the Buchanans have been best of friends for years, but simmering under the surface are long-held jealousies and disagreements that only the criminal affairs of the men have kept at bay.
When, during a meal, Angus Buchanan steps out of the house to fetch a bottle of wine from the car and subsequently disappears, the police are quickly informed. But when the most likely explanations are ruled out, detectives Munro and West are called upon to investigate possible foul play.
When Buchanan is later found, having suffered a violent death, pathology rules out natural causes and it becomes clear that a terrible murder has occurred.
Faced with the lack of real cooperation from the parties involved, who are clearly protecting their nefarious business interests, the man responsible for Buchanan's death is found relatively quickly. But when he pretty much laughs in the face of the detectives' accusations, Munro and West realise that there must be much bigger fish to fry.
In an investigation that takes them as far afield as Oslo, Norway, and into the past of a troubled Polish man, Munro's dream of a tranquil life in the countryside is further put on hold, and the ever ravenous Charlie West, must continue to battle the ways and mores of a Scottish backwater without losing her cool.
With more red herrings than a Norwegian fishing boat in the sunset, DUPLICITY is a highly entertaining cosy Scandinavian-style murder mystery that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a gripping read where guessing the identity of the murderer is key.
DUPLICITY is the fourth novel by Pete Brassett to feature Detective Inspector James Munro and Detective Sergeant Charlotte West. Look out for SHE, the first in the series, followed by AVARICE and ENMITY. The books can be enjoyed as stand-alone titles or as part of a series.
Good series. Scottish
A local businessman disappears during a meal shared by old friends. When he is later found dead, DI Munro must cut through a densely-woven web of deceit to find out why.
The Carduccis and the Buchanans have been best of friends for years, but simmering under the surface are long-held jealousies and disagreements that only the criminal affairs of the men have kept at bay.
When, during a meal, Angus Buchanan steps out of the house to fetch a bottle of wine from the car and subsequently disappears, the police are quickly informed. But when the most likely explanations are ruled out, detectives Munro and West are called upon to investigate possible foul play.
When Buchanan is later found, having suffered a violent death, pathology rules out natural causes and it becomes clear that a terrible murder has occurred.
Faced with the lack of real cooperation from the parties involved, who are clearly protecting their nefarious business interests, the man responsible for Buchanan's death is found relatively quickly. But when he pretty much laughs in the face of the detectives' accusations, Munro and West realise that there must be much bigger fish to fry.
In an investigation that takes them as far afield as Oslo, Norway, and into the past of a troubled Polish man, Munro's dream of a tranquil life in the countryside is further put on hold, and the ever ravenous Charlie West, must continue to battle the ways and mores of a Scottish backwater without losing her cool.
With more red herrings than a Norwegian fishing boat in the sunset, DUPLICITY is a highly entertaining cosy Scandinavian-style murder mystery that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a gripping read where guessing the identity of the murderer is key.
DUPLICITY is the fourth novel by Pete Brassett to feature Detective Inspector James Munro and Detective Sergeant Charlotte West. Look out for SHE, the first in the series, followed by AVARICE and ENMITY. The books can be enjoyed as stand-alone titles or as part of a series.
Good series. Scottish
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July 1, 2022
Another good book, well worth a read.
The characters are slowly being revealed by this 4th book in the series. Storyline is captivating and well scripted. Comma count is now down to a normal level.
I'm starting to wonder how they get any police work done when all they talk about is food and drink.
West is a DS and you don't get to be a DS without some skill and knowledge, but it seems that Munro has to permanently spoon feed her on the simplest of things.
There are some discrepancies in the storyline though.
When braking in to Remo's house , surely they would have looked in the curtains of the front room while trying to ascertain if there was a window open anywhere in the house and seen him dead inside?, or after they were in the house why didn't they see his bag and look around the house, instead of returning the next day.
The Tablet - I've never seen one that didn't require a pin ,password ,fingerprint, or face recognition to open it . Have you?
The banking app on the tablet- those apps close after a few minutes of no movement and log you out. So how did he open it to view the account information.?
The characters are slowly being revealed by this 4th book in the series. Storyline is captivating and well scripted. Comma count is now down to a normal level.
I'm starting to wonder how they get any police work done when all they talk about is food and drink.
West is a DS and you don't get to be a DS without some skill and knowledge, but it seems that Munro has to permanently spoon feed her on the simplest of things.
There are some discrepancies in the storyline though.
When braking in to Remo's house , surely they would have looked in the curtains of the front room while trying to ascertain if there was a window open anywhere in the house and seen him dead inside?, or after they were in the house why didn't they see his bag and look around the house, instead of returning the next day.
The Tablet - I've never seen one that didn't require a pin ,password ,fingerprint, or face recognition to open it . Have you?
The banking app on the tablet- those apps close after a few minutes of no movement and log you out. So how did he open it to view the account information.?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2020
This is the fifth novel of this authors series that I’ve read.
I have enjoyed all of them after learning how to adjust my reading to the Scottish dialogue and accent.
While all the characters seen to good to be true( which they are) in real world I do enjoy them.
The plots at times are thin and easy to figure out even though they spin in many directions
I feel sorry for Dougal , all the grunt work plus fetching the lunch snacks tea and what ever menial tasks Charlie and Munro dish out. Must admit there pompous attitude towards him wares thin and disrespectful.
The fact that Munro is always on demand even though he is retired seems incredibly unrealistic although maybe that’s the norm in Scotland policing.
I’m sure I’ll read another in this series as this book left it at a cliffhanger.
Must admit the evil doers in this book are quite civilized even after killing husbands and friends alike.
I have enjoyed all of them after learning how to adjust my reading to the Scottish dialogue and accent.
While all the characters seen to good to be true( which they are) in real world I do enjoy them.
The plots at times are thin and easy to figure out even though they spin in many directions
I feel sorry for Dougal , all the grunt work plus fetching the lunch snacks tea and what ever menial tasks Charlie and Munro dish out. Must admit there pompous attitude towards him wares thin and disrespectful.
The fact that Munro is always on demand even though he is retired seems incredibly unrealistic although maybe that’s the norm in Scotland policing.
I’m sure I’ll read another in this series as this book left it at a cliffhanger.
Must admit the evil doers in this book are quite civilized even after killing husbands and friends alike.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 19, 2023
Reading series in order. I enjoyed this one most of all... it flowed directly from the last book, timewise.
very shortly after, and ends pointing at the next. These all take place in west Scotland and not in Glasgow or Edinburgh... around Ayr and small towns and villages. I have learned to appreciate the tongue-in-cheek humor I did not pick up on in the first three books. This is a clever and complex plot for such a smallish book. A very easy read if you are ok with the Scottish vocabulary uniqueness. Kindle look-up helps a lot. Same cast of police characters, with DS West settling into the new location. Duplicity is the perfect title for it as the plot is tightly woven and turns into and out of itself - if that makes sense. I am moving on to the next asap as these are a "fun" (murders?) diversion from more serious reads.
very shortly after, and ends pointing at the next. These all take place in west Scotland and not in Glasgow or Edinburgh... around Ayr and small towns and villages. I have learned to appreciate the tongue-in-cheek humor I did not pick up on in the first three books. This is a clever and complex plot for such a smallish book. A very easy read if you are ok with the Scottish vocabulary uniqueness. Kindle look-up helps a lot. Same cast of police characters, with DS West settling into the new location. Duplicity is the perfect title for it as the plot is tightly woven and turns into and out of itself - if that makes sense. I am moving on to the next asap as these are a "fun" (murders?) diversion from more serious reads.
January 16, 2021
It took me a little while to get into this book. It's the first I've read of the series, but I don't think that was the problem. I enjoyed the characters, who obviously have extensive backstories, this being the fourth book featuring them, and will look out for the others. As a stand-alone book, this works equally as well, with a plot just convoluted enough to follow without getting totally lost, and although I guessed some of the outcomes, it is in no way predictable. Very enjoyable, and quite light-hearted for a murder/police thriller.
February 29, 2020
The Carduccis and the Buchanans have been best of friends and criminal partners for years and frequently get together for dinner. During one such meal Angus Buchanan steps outside to his car to get a bottle of wine and disappears. In the beginning DI Munro and DS Charlotte West are trying to find a missing person but it morphs into a murder investigation.
Cozy mystery with plenty of red herrings in this gripping read. This series has just sucked me in, can’t stop reading.
Cozy mystery with plenty of red herrings in this gripping read. This series has just sucked me in, can’t stop reading.
November 15, 2020
Intriguing mystery with interesting characters and plot.
The opening chapters somewhat difficult to follow as you have to get use to the Scottish speech patterns and the characters. Think it would have been easier to follow if the characters descriptions were placed in the beginning of the book. I found the plot very interesting and easy to follow. The book keep my attention and the authors style very easy to follow. Recommend this book and author to mystery readers.
The opening chapters somewhat difficult to follow as you have to get use to the Scottish speech patterns and the characters. Think it would have been easier to follow if the characters descriptions were placed in the beginning of the book. I found the plot very interesting and easy to follow. The book keep my attention and the authors style very easy to follow. Recommend this book and author to mystery readers.
October 5, 2019
Another Entertaining Mystery
Minor and West together again investigating a mysterious disappearance that gets more and more complex as the story unfolds. Equally interesting is the interplay between the police working in Ayr where West has accepted a job while Monro is supposedly retired.
Minor and West together again investigating a mysterious disappearance that gets more and more complex as the story unfolds. Equally interesting is the interplay between the police working in Ayr where West has accepted a job while Monro is supposedly retired.
March 9, 2020
Heather and Angus Buchanan are dining at the home of their friends Remo and Anita Carduccuis. After the meal Angus decides to retrieve a bottle of wine from his car, but within a few minutes he has disappeared. D.I. James Munro and D.S. Charlotte West are brought in to investigate.
An enjoyable well-written crime story, with its likeable main characters
An enjoyable well-written crime story, with its likeable main characters
September 15, 2020
Good book
I really enjoyed this story! It was a fun and interesting read....I love stories that make me bring out my dictionary or pull up Google search (in a fun way) and this is one of those. I can't wait to read the next ones! If you like good Encinitas with a really great cast of characters, you'll love this!
I really enjoyed this story! It was a fun and interesting read....I love stories that make me bring out my dictionary or pull up Google search (in a fun way) and this is one of those. I can't wait to read the next ones! If you like good Encinitas with a really great cast of characters, you'll love this!
September 21, 2020
Outstanding drama
Another outstanding novel from the pen of Pete Brassett. Despite seemingly returning, t he tough old dog, D I Munro revels in this Scottish murder mystery. In the effort to help his former colleagues, Munro gets fully entrenched in another great mystery. Another great read
Another outstanding novel from the pen of Pete Brassett. Despite seemingly returning, t he tough old dog, D I Munro revels in this Scottish murder mystery. In the effort to help his former colleagues, Munro gets fully entrenched in another great mystery. Another great read
October 7, 2020
The Carduccis and the Buchanans meet for lunch every week.
Angus Buchanan steps out to his car to get a bottle of wine and disappears.
The police later find him dead, of meth overdose, in an abandoned taxi. Then things really get weird.
Everybody seems to be having affairs, and everybody, including the cabbie seems to be interrelated in some manner.
Angus Buchanan steps out to his car to get a bottle of wine and disappears.
The police later find him dead, of meth overdose, in an abandoned taxi. Then things really get weird.
Everybody seems to be having affairs, and everybody, including the cabbie seems to be interrelated in some manner.
March 4, 2021
I really admire the DI Munro character. He is patient and kind, with a great sense of humor. DS West is pragmatic and a good rounded character. This story with the disappearing restaurant owner, is full of twists and interesting characters. Liking this book leads me to getting the next in the series.
December 8, 2022
This is a series that I can not put down. As soon as I get my retirement check if possible I will try to buy the whole series in paperback.
I Do believe that Charlie, Jimbo, Dougal, and the rest are some of the best characters I have come across in a long time.
The writing is extraordinary, you are trying to figure out a 6 dimension puzzle and the end is a surprised or three.
I Do believe that Charlie, Jimbo, Dougal, and the rest are some of the best characters I have come across in a long time.
The writing is extraordinary, you are trying to figure out a 6 dimension puzzle and the end is a surprised or three.
January 21, 2025
Surprises abound
I hadn't read any of this series before and found the initial introduction to all the characters a bit confusing as surnames and the Christian names were used. However, once that hurdle was over I enjoyed each character and the convoluted plot. There are surprising twists and much duplicity.
I hadn't read any of this series before and found the initial introduction to all the characters a bit confusing as surnames and the Christian names were used. However, once that hurdle was over I enjoyed each character and the convoluted plot. There are surprising twists and much duplicity.
May 7, 2017
Duplicity
This book was a little awkward in parts of the storyline. I felt I was in the middle of a party I wasn't invited to. I did enjoy the characters interactions and the plot of the book.
This book was a little awkward in parts of the storyline. I felt I was in the middle of a party I wasn't invited to. I did enjoy the characters interactions and the plot of the book.
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