A Pitying of Doves - Steve Burrows (POLL)

[Booknblues]

When I read the first Bird Mystery Book, A Siege of Bitterns by Steve Burrows, I fully intended to read more of the series and here I am a full year later having read the second, A Pitying of Doves. It is an interesting premise, a young Canadian, who would rather be birding, settles in Norfolk, England and is hired as the bright young star and Chief Inspector for the police.

There is a bit of mystery surrounding said inspector, Domenic Jejeune and I suspect that it will be uncovered as we read the series. Domenic isn't always entirely likeable and he often appears somewhat apathetic and disinterested and yet there is a certain appeal to all this, perhaps it is the birds.

In the second of the series, two people are found murdered in a cage at a dove sanctuary and rehabilitation center, but the dove are missing.

I enjoyed this book and intend to follow up by reading the next one in the series immediately.

[Jgrace]

Sounds like it was written just for me! Let me grab my binoculars.
Thanks!

[Booknblues]

Jgrace wrote: "Sounds like it was written just for me! Let me grab my binoculars.
Thanks!"

I think you might enjoy it. It isn't great writing but I am enjoying learning about birds and birders.

I'm still a bit unsure of the main character, but am enjoying some of the peripheral characters.