Review: A Lesson in Humanity
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 22, 2011
I adore the Jeff Resnick series by L.L. Bartlett and 'Bah! Humbug' is a great continuation. There have only been a few famous authors that are able to write fabulous serials fit for a newspaper or magazine or, even a television series. We have Sir Arthur Conan Doyle with Sherlock Holmes, Armistead Maupin with Tales of the City, and Alexander McCall Smith, with the 44 Scotland Street series. Ms. Bartlett figures well among them.Jeff Resnick is a man who was mugged and left with a brain injury. While he slowly heals living at home with his brother, Jeff discovers he has a type of precognition. Throughout the series we learn he is able to solve crimes with his 'visions.'In this Kindle edition which takes us from the novels (full-length movie) to a serial, Jeff goes with his lovely lady friend, Maggie to her family home to celebrate Christmas. Jeff senses non-acceptance shortly into the drive, but he loves Maggie and will put up with almost anything to please her.This novella is about acceptance of fellow humans. It is set against the Holiday Season of Christmas which as many know is a time of stress as well as joy. When a crisis occurs we are shown a side of humanity that perhaps we would like to ignore.I look forward to seeing where Jeff goes next.