Bit of a different outing from Colin Forbes in ‘The Greek Key’. It has all the usual characters and traits of Forbes novel, namely lots of data /information as the plot develops, annoying and cryptic hints from Tweed, plot spread across different countries and a build up to an action packed and dramatic conclusion. Where this story differs is that a lot of story is about trying to solve murders that took place 40 years ago during WWII. tIt is obvious that there is some link between these old deaths and the new ones that are taking place and which started with the death of one of Tweed’s section chiefs. What the link is, however, is somewhat less obvious. For a lot of the novel Forbes is trying to steer you towards the ‘revenge’ motive, but I found this too pat and new there must be something else, but didn’t get to identify what before Forbes unveiled it.tIt could be argued that the Tweed series is somewhat fanciful and formulaic, but for me they are a good example of a really good tale that keeps me turning the pages and coming back for more. Shockwave is next as I continue re-reading the series in order, and I can’t wait.
