I deleted this only 4% in. It wasn't what I expected at all and was a comedy, really, as opposed to the serious murder mystery I'd hoped for. On almost the first page someone was ringing their hands as well....not a great start for me, either.To think a policeman would go into a home where somebody has just found a relation's dead body and to ask "who's your friend" referring to a policeman already sitting with her I just found crass, not the least bit amusing or believable, I'm afraid. And then to take a candybar from his pocket and ask the grieving relative if she'd like a bite went beyond ridiculous for me and I packed it in there. A different story type from what I usually read. But I like the main character, a middle-aged detective. He's an average guy, well perhaps he's a bit "larger" than an average guy due to his love for food and distain for exercise.He's not a Sherlock Holmes (despite what he thinks) and he's not a Colombo. He's closer to one member of the Laurel and Hardy team. He drives a yellow car he calls Lightning (his fellow detectives call it "Tweety.)Some quotes:"I'm easy to live with as long as I live alone.""I can't care about much in the morning until after my first pound of bacon."If you are looking for a light humor murder mystery with an off beat voice, this is the story to read.
What do You think about 52 Steps To Murder (2000)?
This was a fun read. The 2 main characters were just as quirky as the suspects. I enjoyed it.
—Caress
Interesting murder mystery, reminded me of Nancy Drew books I read as a kid.
—flowerzz
