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Published: June 29, 2012
Words: 69,193 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781938710018
Short description
Part mystery, part parody, Always a Cold Deck is the first Harry Reese Mystery. In July 1900, he is sent to Buffalo to look into a fire that’s destroyed a grain elevator. But when Harry uncovers a smuggling operation, the case morphs into something more serious. He crosses into Canada and back, accompanied by a curious young woman who seems to be conducting an investigation of her own.Extended description
Part mystery, part parody, Always a Cold Deck is the first Harry Reese Mystery. Harry Reese is an insurance investigator who never takes life too seriously. Which, given his current pecuniary crisis, is all for the best. In July 1900, he is sent to Buffalo to look into a fire that's destroyed a grain elevator. But when Harry uncovers a smuggling operation, the case morphs into something more serious. Trains and steamships feature prominently as he crosses into Canada and back, accompanied by a political boss's stooge and a curious young woman who seems to be conducting an investigation of her own. It's a byzantine odyssey, during which Harry can never be sure of anyone's loyalties, least of all those who've hired him.For more information on the series, please visit: streetcarmysteries.com
Tags
mystery, parody, humorous, historical mystery, 1900, crispin, wodehouse, buffalo, historical mysteries, a harry reese mysteryAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Audrey Driscoll
on April 14, 2013 :
At first I was put off by the main character's occupation -- an insurance investigator? In Buffalo? In the early 1900s? I went back to it, though, when I found a different book hard to read, and was pleasantly surprised. The mystery is not terribly compelling, but I liked the characters and period details. Harry is a free-wheeling guy with an ability to enjoy life, despite his penny-pinching ways, and watching the development of his relationship with Miss McGinnis/Emily/Emmy was amusing. I also liked all the racing around via trains and boats, even to Toronto, Ont. And as a small extra, there was a mention of Victoria, B.C., where I live.
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Review by:
Anne Wrightwell
on Jan. 30, 2013 :
Forgot to give it a rating.
(review of free book)
Review by:
Anne Wrightwell
on Jan. 30, 2013 :
(no rating)
This is a little slow to begin with and I nearly gave up but I persevered and was glad that I did. The hero is fairly entertaining and quite amusing as he is pretty obsessed with money or the lack of. The heroine is engaging and fiesty and one of the best things about the novel. The plot twists and turns and I found myself having to concentrate to make sure I had understood the latest development.
The setting is quite interesting as it is early century USA although the style of the book is more akin to something you would expect to be set in the thirties or forties.
I thought the ending was a little abrupt but I would definitely like to read more adventures of the hero and heroine.
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Review by:
Joy Pinnell
on Dec. 17, 2012 :
(no rating)
Weird. Hard to follow
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