Today's first mystery takes us to the streets of Oxford, to a missed character, Endeavour Morse, the first Morse book since The Remorseful Day in 1999!
Synopsis:
Set in 1971, Detective Sergeant Morse is confronted by two deaths along Dead Man’s Walk, which he’s sure are connected to the Oxford Martyrs of the 1550s. There are clues and red-herrings aplenty as Morse uses his detective skills to be metaphorically furlongs ahead of the field, albeit on the wrong racecourse.For Morse there is romance, an unpleasant academic with which to contend, beer in copious quantities, opera, a crossword-type clue, and even an appearance by a boy named Dexter, but above all there is a murder mystery puzzle, set against the backdrop of 1970s Oxford, which only he can solve.For those who love Oxford, the iconic Inspector Morse or even just a good old mystery, Dead Man’s Walkis a taut, entertaining tale of intrigue and delight.
Review:
When a favorite series comes to an end, and so does it's main characters, book fans mourn the loss. In the case of Inspector Morse, fans were able to look to the TV series about his early days on the force, to bring new life to the characters. But the new series also spawned this great book, a way for readers to look back at Morse's career, and the time period between the tv show and books! While written as an 'honor' book, James has gotten all the nuances right and you might just forget that he's not the original author of the series! It's a typical Morse mystery, that makes the reader THINK, and educates as well.If you loved Morse, you'll adore this book!
About the Author:
Antony James is a British author. A pseudonym for Antony Richards, he is the chairman of the Inspector Morse Society and was a close friend of the late Colin Dexter. He is also an actor with the Irregular Special Players, who regularly produce Sherlock Holmes-based plays.
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