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A review by lachesisreads
Dr. Spilsbury and the Camden Town Killer by D.L. Douglas
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
Dr. Spilsbury and the Camden Town Killer is what I hope will be the first entry in a new and exciting historical mystery series. Drawn with a deft hand for local colour and historical detail, the book follows Dr. Spilsbury, forensic pathologist by trade, as he sets out to solve a grisly series of murders. The police soon settle on a lonely-hearts-column killer as the most likely perpetrator - but Dr. Spilsbury is not convinced.
Like many of his literary colleagues, Dr. Spilsbury is a bit rough about the edges of his social manners - he doesn't much like people, and doesn't care if they know. This often lends a subtle wit to the narrative, when he lashes out in acerbic comments that often completely go over the heads of those he's directing them at. In PC Charlie Abbott he finds the Watson to his Holmes, the Hastings to his Poirot; and I sincerely hope that this pairing will continue in the following instalments of the series.
Engaging, unputdownable and well-written, this is a book I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys mysteries with a well-researched historical setting in the manner of C.J. Sansom.
I want to thank NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here expressed are my own.
Like many of his literary colleagues, Dr. Spilsbury is a bit rough about the edges of his social manners - he doesn't much like people, and doesn't care if they know. This often lends a subtle wit to the narrative, when he lashes out in acerbic comments that often completely go over the heads of those he's directing them at. In PC Charlie Abbott he finds the Watson to his Holmes, the Hastings to his Poirot; and I sincerely hope that this pairing will continue in the following instalments of the series.
Engaging, unputdownable and well-written, this is a book I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys mysteries with a well-researched historical setting in the manner of C.J. Sansom.
I want to thank NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions here expressed are my own.