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Saratoga Strongbox: A Charlie Bradshaw Mystery

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I have read all the "Charlie Bradshaw" mysteries. I feel that the later books are entirely too frivolous with Victor as the main character and narrator. They have a very different feel and it's not one that I like. When Charlie was the star of his own books and Victor his side-kick, the amount of humor was just right. Now the books are just too goofy!

I bought this book a while back and was happy to come across it. The mystery is light, nothing too scary or deadly, but it is entertaining. I am from the Saratoga Springs area, so it was nice to read about some references to the city and the surrounding areas in the capital region. Overall It's a fun book. I have yet to read the other mysteries in the series but I have a feeling I will enjoy them.

For a transplanted Easterner, this book is again like a family reunion.

But please Stephen, bring back the narrative from Charlies point of view. Victor gets a little boring after a while.

The latest offering is as consuming as the previous entries. Using Victor(Vic) is always welcome as a narrative. Having visited Saratoga on several occasions adds to the excitement: I can envision Charlie, Vic, Eddie and Steel and Clover, tearing up the streets!

You are only 1 click away from ordering the latest offering from Stephen Dobyns. Charlie and Victor are at their usual best; a page turner that I read in two sittings; a must for those who've read the previous "Saratoga" series!

Being a Saratoga resident, I must say Mr. Dobyns continues to capture the spirit of this upstate New York City. He also weaves a wonderful story filled with colorful, baffling, irritating, endearing and just plain fun characters. Victor (call me Vic) narrates with a zest for not only storytelling, but a sharp cynicism that sparkles. A great job. Can't wait til the next!