Amendment of Life: A Mystery by Catherine Aird  (2)

Little Knell by Catherine Aird  (4)

Stiff News by Catherine Aird  (4)

Chapter and Hearse : And Other Mysteries by Catherine Aird  (2)

The Religious Body by Catherine Aird  (4)  $10.17

› Explore similar items : Books (14)

From Publishers Weekly
Fans have waited two years for another of Aird's Calleshire County police procedurals, and if you like golf, this well-crafted whodunit was especially worth the wait. "Seedy" Sloan and his trip-over-the-truth sidekick, Detective Constable Crosby, tramp over hill and sand trap in search of the killer of an unknown male found buried behind the sixth green at the Berebury Golf Club. Eventually, they identify the victim as a likable young caddie who was dating the daughter of a member bidding on some land the club was planning to sell. Along the way, Sloan, who prefers roses, learns more than he cares to about golf: the history of the game, the names of each club, the lingo (a beginner is called a "rabbit"), even the origin of the term "links." Full of poetical, biblical and Shakespearian references, this fun read delivers a denouement that finishes the game well under par. Nicely played.
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

From AudioFile
This is not the first mystery to feature murder on a golf course, but it may be the most improbable. Aird's small-town police procedurals featuring CD Sloan are all tongue-in-cheek, but this one is over the top. Bruce Montague handles the greensward murder and subsequent confusion with aplomb, keeping the plot and characters well in hand. Each major character has a distinct voice with subtle gradations. CD Sloan's voice, for example, differs depending on whether he is speaking to his superior or to his subordinates. Montague also handles women, Scots accents, and young and old golfers with believability and a lighthearted take on the material. R.E.K. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine --This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

See all Editorial Reviews

First Sentence:
'Are they safe now?' asked Helen Ewell anxiously. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sixth green, sixth hole Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Detective Inspector Sloan, Brian Southon, Sergeant Perkins, Detective Constable Crosby, Peter Gilchrist, Bert Hedges, Edmund Pemberton, Lady Captain, Hilary Trumper, Dickie Castle, Superintendent Leeyes, Polly Perkins, Luke Trumper, Ursula Millward, Helen Ewell, Bobby Curd, Doug Garwood, Gerald Moffat, Matt Steele, Alan Pursglove, Nigel Halesworth, Eric Simmonds, Kemberland Cup, Major Bligh, Matthew Steele New!
Books on Related Topics | Concordance | Text Stats Browse Sample Pages:
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover | Surprise Me!

Search Inside This Book: