Review: wow...a refreshing update to the golden age of detective fiction...
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 02 27, 2013
I was a big fan of PD James / Dorothy Sayers / Agatha Christie / etc years ago... and this collection of longish stories reminded me of them very strongly.  Obvious careful craftmanship, superb use of the language, literate humor... it is all here.  I didnt pick up a single editing or English usage error! ( a rarity in my experience).  I also enjoyed that the author didnt feel it necessary to throw in a lot of blood and gore or other sensational devices to hold your interest... it works fine.I particularly enjoyed the Max and Edie relationship..dont think I have ever read one like it...and I want to KNOW what is behind that in future.  I also enjoyed the insight into a small town detective's methods... I do think this is probably how it really is....This seems to be a first work...and so I say "great start!" and get busy on the novel !!