Cameron-Ashley H. (BigGreenChair) reviewed A Great Deliverance (Thomas Lynley, Bk 1) on + 453 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 6
I love Elizabeth George novels--they always have a complicated plot you can't figure out right away or even until the end when it's revealed--unlike a lot of other murder mystery writers where you've got it figured out way in the beginning. And the characters are each full-bodied.
Rosemary F. (canadianeh) reviewed A Great Deliverance (Thomas Lynley, Bk 1) on + 242 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 5
What can I add that no one has said yet about this g-r-e-a-t mystery writer. Forget the TV series! It's a pale shadow compared to the books. What's really neat about the book is that you see the story from the perspectives of so many of the characters. And such a lot of intriguing layers! Great mystery writing.
Helpful Score: 2
This is the first in her Lynley/Havers series of tightly written, thought provoking novels. The way Ms. George creates characters, they feel as if they really are your friends, neighbors and/or enemies. WARNING: If you read this book you WILL become seriously addicted to excellent mystery writing!
Loretta G. (myshistory) reviewed A Great Deliverance (Thomas Lynley, Bk 1) on + 12 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 2
Agatha winner for best first novel, although it is not a cozy by any means. It has a much more complex plot than the TV version. This book has some violent scenes.
Helpful Score: 2
And this is where it all began...Thomas Lynley working a case with Barbara Havers. This won several awards for best debut novel in the mystery genre-and well deserved!
