The House Sitter

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Summary: I Recommend the Peter Diamond series wholeheartedly.
Review: This book is an excellent addition to the strong Peter Diamond series. For those who like to read British procedurals written by a master of plotting and characterization, I really recommend the Peter Diamond series. He's probably the most likeable and believable detective out there in this genre, and Lovesey displays a craftsmanship in his characterizations that is unequaled. His main character keeps on getting better and better, but in this book we are also introduced to a new one and she is a winner. Her name is Hen (short for Henrietta), and she's a detective from a neighbouring town who Peter collaborates with on a murder case. She's a smart, no-nonsense, cigar-smoking woman who will brook no interference from anyone on any of her cases. The murder occurred in her patch on a beach at a seaside resort, but the victim was a Bath citizen, so Peter is brought in to assist. Somehow the two detectives find a working relationship that is effective and they develop a mutual respect for each other. All the while through this book, Lovesey maintains a tight plotline, but he also has a knack for bringing in very unique puzzles that aren't that easy to figure out. In this book the murder victim found on the beach is a woman who works as a psychological profiler for Special Branch, and Diamond and Hen can't help thinking that her murder is connected somehow to the case she has been called in to consult on. Lovesey keeps the pace going, and the intricate plot is one that certainly kept my interest. We also see a more laid-back and less curmudgeonly Peter Diamond. He has somehow mellowed as he's still been trying to get over the sudden death of his wife, and it's made him even more believable and more likeable.

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Summary: A Beach is a Great Place for Murder
Review: This is my first Peter Diamond mystery and I will certainly go for the remainder. Mr. Lovesy is a very good police procedure mystery writer. There is a nice dry with that adds to the telling of the story.

This is a double plus mystery. It starts with the murder of an identified woman on a beach. The tide takes out all the evidence and the investigation is headed by an interesting female CID. Once the body is identified, Inspector Diamond gets involved because the victim is from his turf. A serial killer then emerges and the investigations go hand-in-hand - sometimes.

Inspector Diamond is an obviously evolved character. "Hen" as she is called is new to the series and a very good character with depth and personality. The supporting characters are also believable and have their own characters. It is a compliment to Mr. Lovesy that all the characters have depth and uniqueness.

The solving of the mysteries is interesting and fun. My only criticism is that they get wrapped up so very fast. I looked and so there were only ten pages to go and the serial killer still had to be identifed and caught. It was disappointing, especially compared to the terrific build-up to that point.

A good mystery and highly recommended.

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Summary: The House Sitter hits the Bullseye!!
Review: This is the first Lovesey/Peter Diamond book that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed the story! I finished it in a couple of evenings and really couldn't put it down.
The story had many plot twists and excellent character development and was very satisfying for this avid British mystery reader. I will leave it to others to give an overview of the story and plot development. I will be back reading Mr. Loveseys' other titles in the "Diamond" series starting with "Diamond Dust". Do yourself a favor and crack this book for a Good Read.

Rating:
Summary: The House Sitter hits the Bullseye!!
Review: This is the first Lovesey/Peter Diamond book that I have read and I thoroughly enjoyed the story! I finished it in a couple of evenings and really couldn't put it down.
The story had many plot twists and excellent character development and was very satisfying for this avid British mystery reader. I will leave it to others to give an overview of the story and plot development. I will be back reading Mr. Loveseys' other titles in the "Diamond" series starting with "Diamond Dust". Do yourself a favor and crack this book for a Good Read.

Rating:
Summary: The House Sitter by Peter Lovesey
Review: This was my first Lovesey book, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I truly liked it. Although the book dragged a little in places, it kept me captivated enough to take notes and really try to figure out who had committed the murder. Lovesey got me! This was a great read and definitely has given me the desire to get my hands on more of his books!

Rating:
Summary: The House Sitter by Peter Lovesey
Review: This was my first Lovesey book, so I wasn't quite sure what to expect. I truly liked it. Although the book dragged a little in places, it kept me captivated enough to take notes and really try to figure out who had committed the murder. Lovesey got me! This was a great read and definitely has given me the desire to get my hands on more of his books!