What are your plans for Christmas and New Year ❓❓❓
I am planning for a family reunion this New Year.
Name of Book: The Railway Detective's Christmas Case
Author: Edward Marston
Publisher: Allison & Busby
Publication Date: 20 Oct 2022
No. of Pages: 323
Format: Digital
December 1864. As a cold winter wind scours the Worcestershire countryside, an excursion train comes through a tunnel in the Malvern Hills to be confronted by a blockage on the line ahead. Although a disastrous derailment is averted, the passengers are alarmed. Cyril Hubbleday, the man in charge of the excursion, alights to investigate further, but the angry altercation with the driver is cut short by a shot from a sniper, straight through Hubbleday's head.
Christmas is coming all too soon and Inspector Robert Colbeck and Sergeant Victor Leeming are under pressure to solve the case quickly. However, with enemies in the shadows behind the seasonal trip, and with strong criticism from the local constabulary, the hunt for a cold-blooded killer is far from straightforward.
Edward Marston has written well over a hundred books, including some non-fiction. He is best known for his hugely successful Railway Detective series and he also writes the Bow Street Rivals series featuring twin detectives set during the Regency; the Home Front Detective novels set during the First World War; and the Ocean Liner mysteries.
My Opinion
The Railway Detective's Christmas Case by Edward Marston is a mystery with Christmas flavor. The plot is set in a small town, and as a reader, you will definitely get the festive vibe in this mystery. The book is medium-paced with well-placed twists and turns. But the story is kind of a cozy one, and do not expect any kind of thrill. The characters are nice, and you get an elegant kind of feel from them. I have read this author for the first time, and the book is perfect for a one-time read.
I was a bit disappointed with the climax as I was expecting a surprise. Although the climax had a bit of action to add flavor to the story. The book deserves 4 stars.
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