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'Dust' in the 'Richard Jury Mysteries' series by Martha Grimes revolves around a murder investigation where young Benny finds a body in a hotel room, leading Richard Jury to delve into the case. The plot intertwines with themes from WWII, with suspects not fitting the narrative until a revelatory conversation with Wiggins sheds light. The storyline is described as easy to follow, with enjoyable characters that bring back the initial joy of reading the series. also touches on Jury's personal life, including his romantic relationships, which adds complexity to his character.
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Save:Set in modern-day London, 'The Cuckoo's Calling' follows Cormoran Strike, a down-on-his-luck private detective, as he investigates the death of supermodel Lula Landry. With the help of his temp secretary, Robin, Strike delves into a complex mystery involving possible suspects, red herrings, and unexpected plot twists. The book is praised for its well-developed characters, engaging writing style, and classic detective story elements.
THOUGH ROBIN ELLACOTT’S TWENTY-FIVE YEARS of life had seen their moments of drama and incident, she had never before woken up in the certain knowledge that she would remember the coming day for as lon...
