An anthology featuring previously unpublished Harpur and Iles stories - All is not well in the underworld . . . With three entirely new Harpur and Iles stories, three more never before published together, plus a spicy little interlude with some crooks from the series and a fistful of other tales from the seamier side of life, this anthology is a must-read for fans of Bill Jamess dark, gritty thrillers.
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From Publishers Weekly
British author James (Wolves of Memories) creates such memorable characters in his full-length mystery novels about Det. Chief Constable Colin Harpur and his immediate superior, Asst. Chief Constable Desmond Iles, who work in an unnamed British city north of London, that they quickly come alive even in short stories. This collection contains three new Harpur & Iles tales, plus a couple of previously published adaptations from novels, reprints of several stories about other characters, even a short, tone-setting poem. All are literate, often jaunty, always interesting examples of the work of a first-rate author. Fans will enjoy reading the more delicious passages aloud. (Nov.)
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From Booklist
James' reputation as a mystery writer with a notably dark sense of humor derives mainly from his Harpur and Iles series. In these 15 short stories, he shows that he needs neither his familiar heroes nor the novel's length to deliver quality crime fiction. There are three new Harpur and Iles tales here, but in the other dozen entries, James' versatility is on display. Perhaps the funniest of the lot is "Elsewhere," in which a ringing telephone plays a pivotal role in a lonely man's sexual success. "Emergency Services" features a bright, young policewoman who is as cynical as, say, Michael Connelly's Harry Bosch. James' sinister side is on display in "War Crimes," in which a World War II love triangle leads to brutal murder. An outstanding collection for anyone who values the crime short story. Emily Melton
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.
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excellent compilation,
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This review is from: The Sixth Man and Other Stories (Severn House British Mysteries (Paperback)) (Paperback)
for Bill James afficionados, this is a great addition. Some welcome reprises of passages from his Harpur and Iles series and other novels along with some great new short stories.
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