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We Solve Murders by Richard Osman
Dec. 16th, 2024 12:23 amThe Blurb On The Back:
Solving murders.
It’s a family business.
Steve Wheeler likes retired life. He still does some investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits: the pub quiz, a favourite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. HIs days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now.
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting infamous author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise …
As a thrilling race around the world begins, can Amy and Steve outrun and outsmart a killer?
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Richard Osman’s thriller (the first in a new series) couples jet-setting action, wry observations - particularly about ageing and dealing with grief - sharp one-liners and an interesting trio of central characters. However for me, neither Rosie nor Amy quite rang true in terms of their characters and the plot - though entertaining - was too easy to guess. That said there’s a lot of potential here and I will definitely read the sequel.
It’s a family business.
Steve Wheeler likes retired life. He still does some investigation work, but he prefers his familiar habits: the pub quiz, a favourite bench, his cat waiting for him at home. HIs days of adventure are over. Adrenaline is daughter-in-law Amy’s job now.
Amy Wheeler thinks adrenaline is good for the soul. Working in private security is dangerous. She’s currently on a remote island protecting infamous author Rosie D’Antonio, until a dead body and a bag of money mean trouble in paradise …
( The Review (Cut For Spoilers): )
The Verdict:
Richard Osman’s thriller (the first in a new series) couples jet-setting action, wry observations - particularly about ageing and dealing with grief - sharp one-liners and an interesting trio of central characters. However for me, neither Rosie nor Amy quite rang true in terms of their characters and the plot - though entertaining - was too easy to guess. That said there’s a lot of potential here and I will definitely read the sequel.
