Ron K. (WhidbeyIslander) -
For the most part it's a fun read with a likeable detective and some interesting characters and period detail. The mastermind behind the dastardly deeds is known way before the end of the story, so it's not really a mystery, more a semi-police procedural. I thought it was a little too long and the last section involving the railroad driver's daughter could have been truncated or left out.
Eadie B. (eadieburke) -
Book Description
In 1851 England, the city of London anticipates the grand opening of the Great Expedition. Excitement is mounting with each engineering triumph of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating. A sudden attack hits the London to Birmingham mail train and it is looted and derailed. Planned with military precision, Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck fights to untangle a web of murder, blackmail and destruction. As Colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds, events take an unexpected turn when the beautiful Madeline, daughter of the injured train driver, becomes a pawn in the criminals' game. With time running out, good and evil, new and old, battle against each other. But will the long arm of the law have speed on its side? Full of historical detail, unexpected twists and memorable characters, this is a mystery that will surprise you at every turn.
My Review
The Railway Detective was a very enjoyable start to a new series. I enjoyed reading about the first train robbery in Victorian England. It was a fun read with good historical background of the time and place. The plot had its bad and good guys with twists that hold your attention. I'm looking forward to the next book and I recommend this series to mystery lovers and railway enthusiasts.
In 1851 England, the city of London anticipates the grand opening of the Great Expedition. Excitement is mounting with each engineering triumph of the railways, but not everyone feels like celebrating. A sudden attack hits the London to Birmingham mail train and it is looted and derailed. Planned with military precision, Detective Inspector Robert Colbeck fights to untangle a web of murder, blackmail and destruction. As Colbeck closes in on the criminal masterminds, events take an unexpected turn when the beautiful Madeline, daughter of the injured train driver, becomes a pawn in the criminals' game. With time running out, good and evil, new and old, battle against each other. But will the long arm of the law have speed on its side? Full of historical detail, unexpected twists and memorable characters, this is a mystery that will surprise you at every turn.
My Review
The Railway Detective was a very enjoyable start to a new series. I enjoyed reading about the first train robbery in Victorian England. It was a fun read with good historical background of the time and place. The plot had its bad and good guys with twists that hold your attention. I'm looking forward to the next book and I recommend this series to mystery lovers and railway enthusiasts.
