Books matching: screwball crime mystery
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Save:'Mad Dog & Englishman' by J.M. Hayes is a mystery novel set in a small Kansas town, following Sheriff English and his half-brother Mad Dog as they navigate quirky characters and unusual situations. The book combines elements of slapstick humor with serious acts of crime, creating a unique blend of comedy and suspense. The writing style is described as capturing the rural setting of Kansas with humor and wit, while maintaining a light tone even in the face of danger.
Summer in Benteen County, Kansas, is a season possessed of all the gentle subtlety of an act of war. Winter, of course, is no better, but the memory of frosts and blizzards and winds that begin to suc... - #2
Save:In "One Good Turn" by Kate Atkinson, retired private investigator Jackson Brodie finds himself entangled in a complex web of interconnected mysteries in Edinburgh. The book features a multitude of quirky and memorable characters whose lives overlap in unexpected ways, leading to a series of violent and gruesome events. Atkinson's writing style combines elements of dark humor, witty wordplay, and intricate plot threads that slowly unravel to reveal the interwoven nature of the characters' lives.
The narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, showcasing coincidences, mistaken identities, and the intricacies of human relationships. As Jackson Brodie navigates through violent incidents, road rage, and mysterious deaths, the story delves into themes of indifference, meanness, and the complexities of personal connections. Atkinson's storytelling creates a hyper-reality akin to an Impressionist painting, where seemingly disparate elements come together to form a cohesive and compelling narrative.
He was lost. He wasn't used to being lost. He was the kind of man who drew up plans and then executed them efficiently, but now everything was conspiring against him in ways he decided he couldn't hav...
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