The Wreck of the Margherita
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My review -
Danny
Lancaster, newly fledged Private Investigator, takes on a number of cases,
augmenting his meagre income with a job driving a minicab for a friend. The
book introduces us early on to a strong cast of characters and only as the story
progresses do we find the connection. He and a couple of mates take advantage
of a wreck along the coast, ‘liberating’ a few things which turn out to be hot
potatoes. Things soon get deep, dangerous and complex. Danny Lancaster is an
engaging character; attractive and enigmatic he is popular with the ladies. We
learn about his military service in this first book of the series, and though
he's not had an easy life to date, he is determined and has a strong sense of justice.
I
was introduced to the character in the recently published collection Gargoyle
Pixie Dog and this first Danny Lancaster volume has given me a taste for the
complicated, interweaving sub plots employed by the author. I really enjoyed
this story, seeing it from different characters' viewpoints. The end of the
story brought all the threads together in a very satisfying manner. A really
good read.
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