Review: A weekend not to miss!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 18, 2013
The themes `comedy' and `thriller' aren't necessarily easily paired when it comes to story plots, but first-time author Terry Murphy somehow excels in making the combination work in his debut novel `Weekend in Weighton.'`Weighton' is a fictional small town home to `Eddie G.' who we quickly discover is Weighton's `first and foremost private detective'.  Too bad for Eddie that during his first assignment, his client is seemingly murdered leaving him a prime suspect! And that's not the worst of it!  If Eddie's not careful, he'll become a victim himself, out-of-favour with the local crime boss, who wants him dead!This is where we start off, in a story that is very cleverly written.  We're hooked from chapter one, in which we find Eddie at gunpoint, wittily informing his assailants (when asked if he has any last requests) "You choose.  Not that s***ty Titanic song, though."The story then takes a turn, switching back to events of the previous day, which led Eddie to the mess he now finds himself in.The brilliant thing about this book, aside from the twists and turns that keep you hanging for more, is the ingenious characterization of Eddie.  Never lost for words, Eddie's gung-ho, smart-mouthed, somewhat comedic attitude towards life serves more than a few laughs, with him often seemingly purposely antagonizing those who are out to get him.  Hilarious?  Yes.  Smart (when you're trying to clear your name)?  Perhaps not.In a story that has it all, there's also a bit of romance thrown in, as Eddie tries to win back the `girl that got away'.  In amidst trying to clear his name, though, will Eddie succeed?  And what does Eddie's discovery about the murdered Mrs. P. really mean?An entertaining read; cleverly written, witty, and definitely page-turning.  Join Eddie as he muddles his way through his first real investigation...you won't be disappointed.