Review: Inspecor Drake - a refreshing change from Morse and Banks
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 11 30, 2013
I enjoyed this book, mainly because it didn't have some of the twists and turns of Inspector Morse - nothing wrong with a few surprises, as long as they are not so obscure that a reasonably intelligent reader has no chance of solving the mystery.  For me one big "plus" for Inspector Drake is that he doesn't drink alcohol on duty, which some other fictional detectives do.  Maybe it's acceptable practice for police in the UK to interview suspects while smelling of alcohol, but it doesn't seem realistic to me.  I also enjoyed the book as I holidayed in North Wales many years ago and was able to recognise and visualise many of the locations.