Review: relaxed, smooth and enjoyable read
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 01 15, 2014
This novella is a true old-fashioned detective since it takes place in the year 1943. The historical aspect makes the story definitely more interesting - imagine fuel is only 15 cents a gallon and bear in mind the rationing due to the war.Sam lives with his 82-year-old grandmother, who is a hoot and her friend Helen is quite a character. Throughout the story you get to know all of them really well. In that sense the story has all the qualities of a good novel.One day beautiful Phyllis, a well known lady in high society, walks into Sam's office, Flanagan Investigations and so begins a strange case where nothing is at it seems. Once the case is solved due to unforeseen circumstances Sam returns home, leaving the reader with the feeling that it is not really over yet. The story runs at a leisurely pace, which causes the final denouement feel like an explosion: fast, furious and unexpected.A relaxed, smooth and enjoyable read!I was given a copy in exchange for a honest review.