Review: Murder In The Library
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 03 20, 2014
Murder in the Library is a book anyone can read. – at least all but little tikes. There is no language to be concerned about or caustic behavior to fear. It is a good book to read and pass time on peaceful evenings without the fear of losing sleep when you go to bed.Lou and Cy are friends that have grown up together, worked together, and now enjoy partial retirement together. It is a rare thing to find in real life and in books. Solving the death in this mystery takes more time and work than they expect and leads to an unexpected twist. It keeps you reading – not necessarily the ‘I couldn’t put it down type’ but the ‘I keep going back to find out what happens’ book. The characters are very realistic when it comes to human nature. Not everyone eats a healthy diet, exercises, or has a relationship with God like these two. Let’s face it folks, everyone has a weakness. These two love food, in fact so much it is a major part of the book. It does get to be a bit too much at times, but the characters are enjoyable and relationships with the people around them refreshing in many ways.It definitely reminds me of some of the older mystery novels or movies when graphic details were not a common thing to read or see. This is the first Steve Demaree book I have read and I plan to read more. It is a nice change of pace.