Book Overview
A notice announcing that Harry Devlin died suddenly on Midsummers Eve arrives at the office of his law firm one June day. Harry isnt happy to read it especially as Midsummers Eve is less than a week away. His partner Jim Crusoe treats the message as a joke, but Harry isnt so sure. From that moment on, his world starts to fall apart. Who is his unknown enemy? The list of people who might want rid of him lengthens, and soon someone close to him is savagely attacked and left for dead. Meanwhile, young women are being murdered in Harrys home city of Liverpool. When a friend who has asked to meet him becomes the latest victim, Harry is dragged into the investigation and becomes a suspect. He finds himself fighting for survival on two fronts. But even as he unravels the shocking secret behind the murders, the clock keeps ticking. Harry must discover and confront the enemy who wants him dead - if he is to live to see Midsummers Day. An atmospheric, fast-moving and intricate thriller, Waterloo Sunset features in Harry Devlin one of modern crime fictions most memorable amateur detectives in the deadliest case of his life.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1590584414
ISBN13:9781590584415
Release Date:April 2008
Publisher:Poisoned Pen Press
Length:318 Pages
Weight:1.16 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 6.0" x 8.6"
Customer Reviews
4 ratings
Waterloo Sunset
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I first met Harry Devlin many years ago and enjoyed the maverick detective's escapades in my hometown. I was delighted to read Harry's return. Although he is a little more scrubbed up and operating out of newer, swisher offices his approach is still the same and Martin Edwards takes us on an atmospheric adventure through 21st century Liverpool. More, please!
Murder mystery fans will relish this novel's many twists and turns
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Martin Edwards' WATERLOO SUNSET tells of a puzzling obituary notice that predates a death and involves one Harry Devlin in his own possible murder investigation just as young women are being murdered in his own home town. Finding himself both a suspect and a possible future victim, Harry must work doubly hard to save his reputation and his life. Murder mystery fans will relish this novel's many twists and turns.
A fast-paced mystery
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Reviewed by Paige Lovitt for Reader Views (6/08) In "Waterloo Sunset," Martin Edwards continues with his Harry Devlin series. Harry Devlin is an attorney who occasionally manages to tick off his clients. When he discovers a notice that is announcing his death on Midsummer's Eve, Harry is stumped. The date is one week away. He has to decide whether or not to consider this a bad joke, or to take the note seriously. As Harry is rushing to find answers, real bodies start piling up. It appears that Harry is a suspect in several of the murders. It is up to him to clear his name and find out who is out to get him. He has one week to find out the truth. "Waterloo Sunset" is a fast-paced mystery. It takes place in the Liverpool area which makes it a refreshing change from the typical murder mysteries. The characters are entertaining within their eccentricities. Harry himself falls into this category. In addition to a few eccentricities, Harry is also a man of integrity. This adds even more to the book. I think that "Waterloo Sunset" is an excellent choice of reading material. It can be enjoyed by all fans of mystery. I highly recommend this novel, and would also suggest that it be given as a gift.
excellent investigative thriller
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
Liverpool attorney Harry Devlin is stunned when he receives a newspaper notice announcing his death; he assumes it is a practical joke albeit a poor one. However, over the next few days, someone sends him menacing messages. He knows his career has left him with many enemies, but he considers who would actually intimidate him and probably act on the desire to see him dead. He narrows his focus to two unsatisfied former clients; violent prone Tom Gunter and easy to anger Aled Borth. Whereas vicious Tom blames Harry for failing to defend him; Aled holds the lawyer responsible for losing his homicidal negligence suit against the nursing home where his mother died. Regardless of who it is; Harry will do what he always does: confront this stalker face to face once he identifies the culprit. Although Harry is a lawyer and his previous caper ALL THE LONELY PEOPLE a legal thriller, WATERLOO SUNSET is an excellent investigative thriller. The story line is fast-paced and at times over the top, but grips the reader as Harry puts his face into someone else's visage, quite often. Fans will enjoy this cat and mouse caper with Harry seemingly one step away from confronting his tormentor. Harriet Klausner
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