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Charlie Howard is a successful mystery author, writing a series that features a professional burglar, Faulks. As a sideline – and I guess you could call it research – he also occasionally accepts a commission to steal certain items. When a stranger offers him an unusually high fee to steal a couple of seemingly worthless monkey figurines, his instincts tell him to decline while his curiosity urges him to comply. Before long he’s embroiled in a major intrigue, and a suspect in a murder.
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I quite liked Charlie Howard. Fun premise for a mystery, some nice twists and turns, lovely scenery, satisfying end. My only complaint is that there, so far, is only one more book in this series!
I would give it 3 1/2 stars. Not bad. There were some awkward phrasing choices that had me scratching my head from time to time. The ending seemed to be dragging...it took 3 full chapters. If you are a fan of the Bernie Rhodenbarr series by Lawrence Block, these are not as engaging (or funny!). But, they are entertaining. I will read more of the series in the future.
Really 3.5
Aug 15, 2010
Gaijinmama
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Rachel N.
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Mar 23, 2020
Ruth
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Jennifer
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