ISBN: 1841971030 Order from: Recorded Books
Reviewed by David on August 15, 2004
Genre: Mystery (Private Investigator)
Synopsis: Harry Thompson is a private investigator, knowing his limitations and taking strictly small, commercial cases. When he helps our a woman on the run from murderous pursuers, he reluctantly—and fearfully realizes that he came to the attention of some very hard characters.
Full Review: The story of a small-time private investigator running into a prime-time, ruthless London gang is well-written and engaging.
Harry is flawed but deeply sympathetic. The book switches viewpoints a couple of times, rahter intrusively but clearly with intent. The cold, wintry weather, first a background, becomes the harbinger of things to come. The book is rather bleak, and while realistic, leaves the reader with a sense of sadness and frustration.
Overall: 5; Plot: 6; Characters: 6; Style: 5.5; World-building: 5.5; Originality: 6;
Copyright date 1994, W. F. Howes Ltd. (Clipper Audio), 2000, Audio cassette, 4 cassettes
ISBN: 1841971030 Order from: Recorded Books