McKenzie's Friend

Harry Fielding #2

by Philip Davison

Harry Fielding has had enough of the low life. He's through with being an understrapper for MI5. It's time to make a new start. He'll spend more time with his widowed father, Cecil. He'll look into that job he's heard about-a concierge/handyman for a small hotel. But Harry's fishing holiday with his father is interrupted by his old friend Alfie, the crooked policeman. Alfie is in trouble. Actually, Alfie is trouble, but Harry is not one to abandon a friend, especially since Alfie's wife, Ruth-all long fingers and perfect belly-is also anxious to see him again. As it turns out, Alfie has been suspended from the police force but has lined up a private investigation job that calls for Harry's expertise. But once on the case, Harry begins to wonder just what he is expected to do.

Genres: Fiction, Mystery

256 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2000

About the author

Philip Davison is an Irish novelist, screenwriter and playwright. He was born in 1957 in Dublin, Ireland. He is perhaps best known for his series of spy novels which follow Harry Fielding's activities as an understrapper for the MI5.

Reviews

[Michael Casteels · Rating 3 out of 5]

slower than the first book in the series, and the payoff isn’t enough. not as much tension as the first book either. I really like the style of writing, and the voice of the narrator. I’ll give the 3rd book a try and hopefully it’s better.

[Lynn · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really liked the first book in this series, but this one was much slower. Nothing really happened and it was unsatisfying. I still like the main character and the writing, but there was no plot. I don't think I'll pursue this series. On the plus side, it was a quick read.

[John Treanor · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK. Not as good as first book.