The Middle of Things [Paperback]

Joseph Smith Fletcher (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2000

This Elibron Classics book is a reprint of a 1923 edition by Ward, Lock & Co., Limited, London, Melbourne.

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About the Author

Joseph Smith Fletcher (1863-1935) was a journalist and the author of over 200 books. Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, he studied law before turning to journalism. His earlier works were either histories or historical fiction, and he was made a fellow of the Royal Historical Society. He didn’t start writing mysteries until 1914, though before he died he had written over 100 in the genre. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Adamant Media Corporation (August 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0543902986
• ISBN-13: 978-0543902986
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Truth is Stranger Than Fiction, June 18, 2008

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Samantha Glasser "Maliejandra" (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The MIddle of Things (Hardcover)

A wealthy man named Ashton is found murdered in an alley, apparantly robbed for his jewelry and pocketbook. The police believe they have the killer, a young man who the next morning tries to pawn one of the stolen rings. Viner, however, the man who discovered the body and who is friends with the accused, believes otherwise. It is a quick race to find the real guilty party in order to save an innocent man. But none of the information is completely clear; the victim has a mysterious past and there is no rational motive. His charge, a young girl named Miss Wickham, proves to be of little help and Ashton had no close friendships. It is up to the lawyers and Viner to unravel the mystery that has roots in royalty.

Another exciting J. S. Fletcher murder mystery, The Middle of Things keeps the reader guessing until the very end. The story features several Fletcher staples, such as a curious and bored average citizen, a case of mistaken identities, and a believable ending. The style is a bit dated, but it is not so antiquated as to be foreign or difficult. Fans of mysteries and Fletcher's writing alike will not be disappointed.

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but not great, October 3, 2010

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Mary "Commuter" (San Francisco) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Middle of Things (Kindle Edition)

It will keep you interested, but you'll forget about it the minute you walk away. Not one of his better mysteries.