Inspector of the Dead
Inspector of the
Dead by David
Morrell.
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Mulholland Books(October 11, 2016)
ISBN-10: 0316323950
Amazon Review:
The year is 1855. The Crimean War is raging. The incompetence of British commanders causes the fall of the English government. The Empire teeters.
Amid this crisis comes opium-eater Thomas De Quincey, one of the most notorious and brilliant personalities of Victorian England. Along with his irrepressible daughter, Emily, and their Scotland Yard companions, Ryan and Becker, De Quincey finds himself confronted by an adversary who threatens the heart of the nation.
This killer targets members of the upper echelons of British society, leaving with each corpse the name of someone who previously attempted to kill Queen Victoria. The evidence indicates that the ultimate victim will be Victoria herself. As De Quincey and Emily race to protect the queen, they uncover long-buried secrets and the heartbreaking past of a man whose lust for revenge has destroyed his soul.
Based on actual attempts to assassinate Queen Victoria, Inspector of the Dead brilliantly merges historical fact with fiction, bringing a bloody chapter of Victorian England to vivid, pulse-pounding life.
The mention of Thomas De Quincey reminded me of the books I read by David Morrell and totally enjoyed. I looked at my saved books and found that I had, Murder is a Fine Art and Ruler of the Night. But I didn't find Inspector of the Dead. Not having the best memory I sent for a copy to read. Once I was into the very first chapter, I let out a groan. Dang it! I did read this before! But did I set it aside? nada. De Quincey grabbed me right into the book again! What a character he makes for a murder mystery!!! I found that I did forget a lot of the book so I enjoyed it all over again!
If you like really interesting characters in the books you read, the 3 Thomas De Quincey books are a must read!
If you don't recognize the author ...some of the books he wrote that became movies are: First Blood and the Rambo movies!
Paperback: 368 pages
Publisher: Mulholland Books(October 11, 2016)
ISBN-10: 0316323950
Amazon Review:
The year is 1855. The Crimean War is raging. The incompetence of British commanders causes the fall of the English government. The Empire teeters.
Amid this crisis comes opium-eater Thomas De Quincey, one of the most notorious and brilliant personalities of Victorian England. Along with his irrepressible daughter, Emily, and their Scotland Yard companions, Ryan and Becker, De Quincey finds himself confronted by an adversary who threatens the heart of the nation.
This killer targets members of the upper echelons of British society, leaving with each corpse the name of someone who previously attempted to kill Queen Victoria. The evidence indicates that the ultimate victim will be Victoria herself. As De Quincey and Emily race to protect the queen, they uncover long-buried secrets and the heartbreaking past of a man whose lust for revenge has destroyed his soul.
Based on actual attempts to assassinate Queen Victoria, Inspector of the Dead brilliantly merges historical fact with fiction, bringing a bloody chapter of Victorian England to vivid, pulse-pounding life.
The mention of Thomas De Quincey reminded me of the books I read by David Morrell and totally enjoyed. I looked at my saved books and found that I had, Murder is a Fine Art and Ruler of the Night. But I didn't find Inspector of the Dead. Not having the best memory I sent for a copy to read. Once I was into the very first chapter, I let out a groan. Dang it! I did read this before! But did I set it aside? nada. De Quincey grabbed me right into the book again! What a character he makes for a murder mystery!!! I found that I did forget a lot of the book so I enjoyed it all over again!
If you like really interesting characters in the books you read, the 3 Thomas De Quincey books are a must read!
If you don't recognize the author ...some of the books he wrote that became movies are: First Blood and the Rambo movies!
posted by DesLily | 8:51 AM
1 Comments:
I read at least the first book in this series, can't remember (just like you) if I read any more. *Maybe* LOL! It was good though.
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