Melissa M. (MemoRandom) reviewed on 9/11/2018 + 77 more book reviews

I like a mystery that is strong on characterization, atmosphere, and intelligent conversation. So these British novels (two in this volume) are just my cup of tea. The author, George Bellairs, worked in the same bank for 45 years and for him, writing was an enjoyable sideline. His writing career spanned nearly four decades - with the same publisher. He was a modest, decent man whose affability and sense of humor are mirrored in his creation of Detective Littlejohn. He wrote the Littlejohn series to give his fellow Brits a little distraction from the stress and loss incurred by WWII. If you are looking for graphic violence and gore, you won't find it here. But you will find a solid mystery set in the atmosphere of the English village and populated with interesting characters whose dialog will entertain and perhaps even bring a chuckle.

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