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ClareR (5686 KP) rated Death of an Old Girl in Books

Sep 19, 2018  
Death of an Old Girl
Death of an Old Girl
Elizabeth Lemarchand | 2018 | Crime, Mystery, Thriller
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Old (very!) style police procedural!
I was sent this book by Sapere books to read and review, and I have to admit to some trepidation initially. A book originally published in the 1960's set in an all girls public school? Well, I needn't have worried. I thoroughly enjoyed it, to be quite honest.
The body of an 'old girl' is found in the art room after the annual reunion ('Festival') of the Old Girls. Beatrice Baynes had remained near her old school, living within walking distance, and had a reputation of being a busy body - and quite unpleasant with it. When her body is found, Scotland Yard send Inspector Pollard and Sergeant Toye to solve the murder.
I've read quite a few police procedurals recently, and the modern version can be gritty, violent and very graphic. This isn't any of those things. I do assume that it portrays the way in which murders were investigated back then quite well (I'd have to ask my Dad. He was in the Met Police in London in the 1960s, 70s and 80s!). Although I'm pretty sure that the investigating officers weren't all as pleasant as Pollard and Toye.
I loved all the old language ("frocks" for one!) and attitudes, even if they were very old fashioned. It's just so different to what's on offer now.
Well worth a read - and it's interesting to note that the Pollard and Toye series consisted of something like 19 books! Lots to be getting on with!
  
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Ross (3284 KP) rated The Leftovers - Season 1 in TV

Sep 21, 2017  
The Leftovers - Season 1
The Leftovers - Season 1
2014 | Drama
8
9.0 (3 Ratings)
TV Season Rating
Following a very selective rapture-like event, this series looks at how the residents of one upstate New York town are dealing with life after the departure.
A smoking, silent cult residing in the town go out their way to ruin everyone else's fun and enjoyment.
The main character is the police chief, played by Justin Theroux, who plays the role well of struggling to keep the town together while upholding the law and obeying the mayor's orders.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated Exposure in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
E
Exposure
Brandilyn Collins | 2009
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Kaycee Raye is known in town for her paranoia. But when someone does break into her house, leave a threatening message, and then take it again before the police arrive, will she get anyone to believe her? I saw a major twist coming fairly early, but for the most part I enjoy this tale of Christian suspense.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/05/book-review-exposure-by-brandilyn.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.
  
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Mark @ Carstairs Considers (2173 KP) rated Mr. Monk on Patrol (Mr. Monk, #13) in Books

Mar 9, 2018  
MM
Mr. Monk on Patrol (Mr. Monk, #13)
Lee Goldberg | 2012
10
8.7 (3 Ratings)
Book Rating
Monk and Natalie are off to Summit, New Jersey, to help new police chief Randy Disher gain a handle on the string of burglaries plaguing the normally quiet town. This book is an absolute treat for fans of the TV show and Lee's novels based on them because of what he does with the characters.

Read my full review at <a href="http://carstairsconsiders.blogspot.com/2013/01/book-review-mr-monk-on-patrol-by-lee.html">Carstairs Considers</a>.