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It turns out that being 60 isn't any easier than being 16 for retired Toronto policeman Mel Pickett, who showed up in one of Wright's Charlie Salter novels, A Sensitive Case. What distinguishes Wright's crime writing is the wry sensitivity with which he explores the uncertainties that dog his older characters?that, and his sure way with a murder plot. Both these gifts are in evidence in this series launch. In the small town of Larch River, 150 miles north of Toronto, widower Mel has built his dream cabin from scratch, made a few good friends and gently romanced Charlotte Mercer, who runs the local diner. But full-fledged retirement and leisure are put on the back burner when Timmy Marlow is found dead. Timmy's only grieving relative is his sister Betty, girlfriend of the local cop. The cop hated Timmy's guts, as did the legions of women he loved and left. At the time of his death, Timmy had one stupid pal, a spotty job record and some money that belonged to Betty. Mel is often comically unsure of himself for a man of retirement age, and he occasionally manages to foul up his life in an effort to avoid embarrassment. But his cop's mind seldom lets him down, and the solution to the murder is a cunning one. Missing out on Charlie Salter is a high price for following Mel on the trail. But it's a price worth paying.
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Retired Toronto cop Mel Pickett, a supporting character from A Sensitive Case (LJ 4/1/90), comes to the defense of a man falsely accused of murder in remote Larch River.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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It turns out that being 60 isn't any easier than being 16 for retired Toronto policeman Mel Pickett, who showed up in one of Wright's Charlie Salter novels, A Sensitive Case. What distinguishes Wright's crime writing is the wry sensitivity with which he explores the uncertainties that dog his older characters?that, and his sure way with a murder plot. Both these gifts are in evidence in this series launch. In the small town of Larch River, 150 miles north of Toronto, widower Mel has built his dream cabin from scratch, made a few good friends and gently romanced Charlotte Mercer, who runs the local diner. But full-fledged retirement and leisure are put on the back burner when Timmy Marlow is found dead. Timmy's only grieving relative is his sister Betty, girlfriend of the local cop. The cop hated Timmy's guts, as did the legions of women he loved and left. At the time of his death, Timmy had one stupid pal, a spotty job record and some money that belonged to Betty. Mel is often comically unsure of himself for a man of retirement age, and he occasionally manages to foul up his life in an effort to avoid embarrassment. But his cop's mind seldom lets him down, and the solution to the murder is a cunning one. Missing out on Charlie Salter is a high price for following Mel on the trail. But it's a price worth paying.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From Library Journal
Retired Toronto cop Mel Pickett, a supporting character from A Sensitive Case (LJ 4/1/90), comes to the defense of a man falsely accused of murder in remote Larch River.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Eleven-thirty. Mel Pickett opened the door of his tiny refrigerator to see what he had left to eat. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Larch River, Betty Cullen, Pat Dakin, Timmy Marlow, Lyman Caxton, Dumpy Lake, Dennis Corning, Mel Pickett, Duck Lake, Parry Sound, Jesus Christ, Paul Devereaux, Craig Thompson, John Dakin, Lake of the Woods, Union Station, Ontario Provincial Police New!
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Eleven-thirty. Mel Pickett opened the door of his tiny refrigerator to see what he had left to eat. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Larch River, Betty Cullen, Pat Dakin, Timmy Marlow, Lyman Caxton, Dumpy Lake, Dennis Corning, Mel Pickett, Duck Lake, Parry Sound, Jesus Christ, Paul Devereaux, Craig Thompson, John Dakin, Lake of the Woods, Union Station, Ontario Provincial Police New!
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- A Sensitive Case by Eric Wright in Front Matter
- She Stoops to Conquer (Dover Thrift Editions) by Oliver Goldsmith on page 34
- The Best of Cold Blood by Peter Sellers on page 133
- The Last Hand by Eric Wright in Front Matter
- Death of a Hired Man by Eric Wright in Front Matter
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