Advantages: A most engrossing story and a great introduction to this author Disadvantages: Another author to add to my list of favourites!
The story begins with the murder of Alistair Waring, a solicitor and keen golfer. Straight away McCoy shows us his humorous side, with the quip "had his degree been in psychology and not law he might not have died.." You might not think that humour and thrillers go hand in hand, but I did enjoy this aspect of his writing style; it serves only to enhance and never detracts from the tale.
Although we know the true identity of the murderer, Jim Ormerod, ... ...Not only was he unfortunate enough to have been found at the site of the murder (having just arrived and found the body) , he also has a possible motive.
Sam ("Mad") Carew is called in by Jim's wife Tracey to help get Jim off the charge. When he reaches Tracey's house he finds two teenagers causing trouble for her. To get rid of the kids Sam gets into his "Mad Carew" role, scaring them as he knows people can't deal with madness. This certainly does ...
wolfatgoogle 26.06.2008
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