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Along Came A Fifer

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This book is a fun read with good character development -- fast moving with a satisfying ending. Artwork on the cover is great -- as is the artwork on the author's web site for this book (www.eastlondonadventurersclub.com)

I always liked British writers, especially their sleuth stories. My favorites were Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie. Two fine writers and enjoyable pastimes. However, the greats are long gone now and the wintry scene appeared left barren of pleasant evenings by the fire. But then, and to my total surprise--'Along Came A Fifer.' I hurried to my Amazon.com and clicked on the book. After the mail arrived and I read the first half of it, I paused thinking: interesting, Conan Doyle is back! So, I find the book an attempt at resurrecting the famed Sherlock and, a fun surprise.
Steven Nedelton, [...] Novels by Steven Nedelton: Crossroads, The Raven Affair, Fear Factor

If you are a bit of an Anglophile (like myself) and you like a good mystery, this book is for you. This well written, fast-paced novel is delightful to read. The main characters are well developed and likable. You will become immediately attached to Ernie Bisquets, who has been given a second chance in life by Lord Patterson Coats and the East London Adventurers Club. What follows next is a dangerous adventure that takes the reader through the streets of London (and to the Musee d'Orsay in France) as Ernie and his new friends attempt to solve a mystery that begins as a missing person of interest and quickly descends into murder and mayhem. Phillips has an ear for dialogue and does a nice job of interweaving humor and suspense. A great effort for a first novel. I am looking forward with anticipation to the next book in the series.

the antics of Earnie and freinds made me feel like I was along for the ride. I hope future books in this series keep the humor flowing while creating a spine tingling mystery. All I can say is more, more more!

A wonderful read. Fun and suspenceful. You fall in love with the characters. The end of each chapter leaves you wondering what will happen next. Can't wait for the next book in the series to hit the shelves.

in the "harry potter" tradition, very likeable characters, a must read. can't wait for the next book

This book will keep you coming back for more. I loved the book. I couldn't put it down. The characters were great and the story was wonderful. There is not a part in the book i didn't like. Very wonderful read. Along Came a Fifer is a must read, Buy it.

A good idea but in desperate need of an editor. Slow and filled with unnecessary material. I lost count of the number of times they sat down to tea or a meal, which was usually described. A good editor would have moved this story along a lot faster and held the readers interest.
The Embroidered Corpse