The Enigmatic And Ever Empathetic Littlejohn.....
The bright, enigmatic and ever empathetic Inspector Littlejohn investigates the death of a pilot of a ferry boat in this atmospheric and engaging tale. With Sargeant Cromwell at his side. Littlejohn explores clues aplenty and locals who hinder rather than help his case. Engrossing from the first page to the last, the author has tremendous fun with the characters and red herring that populate his clever and intricate plot. Just wonderful.

Loved, loved this book! George Bellairs (Harold Blundell() was a brilliant author who wrote this book decades ago...and I must say this is one of his best I've had the opportunity to read. When I saw this book' available my heart leapt as he wrote with a unique style of his own, with sharp wit, personality and mysteries within mysteries.

DI Littlejohn and Sgt. Cromwell investigate the suspicious death of a ferry pilot after the ferry grinds to a halt on a sandbar. But it's not a simple death, nor is it a simple mystery to figure out. Village characters, some of which are interestingly morose and grey, others grizzled in mind and spirit and still others who are a bit more...polished look upon each other with wariness as each is questioned and suspected. Clever Littlejohn has a few tricks to add to the mix. This book takes you hither and thither as further mysteries occur, including ties to the past. You will find bits of love and lashings of deceit. No one is exempt from betrayal of some sort. I really enjoy the brooding atmosphere of the sea, the humour, the plot and subplots and the characters are well done. I was mystified right up until the end and enjoyed the various rabbit holes.

Those enamoured with this author and Golden Age books will surely enjoy this book. But mystery seekers will, too.

My sincere thank you to Agora Books and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy of this engrossing book in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated. Thank you, too, for re-visiting previously-published Golden Age books! They enchant me to no end.