Review of The Deadlier Sin
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Review of The Deadlier Sin
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Deadlier Sin" by Phillip Urmson.]
Walter Blunt is a private investigator who is used to following sleazy cheating husbands and gathering evidence for their wives that desire an upper hand in their forthcoming divorce proceedings. He had just done what he knows how to do best when Mr. and Mrs. Burrowes paid him a visit. They needed his help in finding their missing daughter, Lucile Burrowes.
Blunt was in no way excited about this job. Not only was this outside his usual job description, but for three months, the case had remained unsolved by the police. There were no suspects, evidence, clue, lead, motive, or break. It was a perfect crime - almost a perfect crime until Blunt stepped in with his nosiness. Everyone is eager to help, perhaps too eager.
Amidst the unknowns, everyone is convinced of one thing; she is dead. Who killed Lucile? In The Deadlier Sin, Phillip Urmson writes about a crime borne from a deadlier sin than lust with a much bigger scheme in play than the death of a bank worker.
There are positive aspects to this book. Walter Blunt's sense of sarcasm, indirect insinuations and innuendos, his back and forth playful banter with Gina, as well as his blunt and sassy personality were refreshing and comical. This made him a very interesting and lively character. Blunt was also the 'never-stick-to-the-rules' type of guy who might come off as reckless and impulsive. However, this is the very attitude readers need to encounter in crime-solving fiction not just to crack the mystery but also to create an enjoyable atmosphere.
Also, at the beginning of the book, when there were no possible suspects, there was much anticipation about how the story would turn around and where the loopholes would pop up. And when suspicious characters came up, the anticipation was all about who was the actual murderer. Either way, Phillip never failed to deliver the classic murder mystery tension that would keep readers guessing. Every single event was connected. Nothing was insignificant. The author did not bother wasting time with unnecessary red herrings. The tone in the book was mainly reminiscent. The author's choice, however, did not fail to catch all the action and excitement. The Deadlier Sin is a beautifully crafted piece.
There are no negative aspects to the book as well. There were a few errors in the book. There were errors in grammar, dialogues, and awkward sentences that felt incomplete. This, however, did not interfere with the otherwise enjoyable experience I would have had. This book was professionally edited. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because of this. I recommend this book to fans of crime fiction, murder mystery, and suspense fiction.
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The Deadlier Sin
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Walter Blunt is a private investigator who is used to following sleazy cheating husbands and gathering evidence for their wives that desire an upper hand in their forthcoming divorce proceedings. He had just done what he knows how to do best when Mr. and Mrs. Burrowes paid him a visit. They needed his help in finding their missing daughter, Lucile Burrowes.
Blunt was in no way excited about this job. Not only was this outside his usual job description, but for three months, the case had remained unsolved by the police. There were no suspects, evidence, clue, lead, motive, or break. It was a perfect crime - almost a perfect crime until Blunt stepped in with his nosiness. Everyone is eager to help, perhaps too eager.
Amidst the unknowns, everyone is convinced of one thing; she is dead. Who killed Lucile? In The Deadlier Sin, Phillip Urmson writes about a crime borne from a deadlier sin than lust with a much bigger scheme in play than the death of a bank worker.
There are positive aspects to this book. Walter Blunt's sense of sarcasm, indirect insinuations and innuendos, his back and forth playful banter with Gina, as well as his blunt and sassy personality were refreshing and comical. This made him a very interesting and lively character. Blunt was also the 'never-stick-to-the-rules' type of guy who might come off as reckless and impulsive. However, this is the very attitude readers need to encounter in crime-solving fiction not just to crack the mystery but also to create an enjoyable atmosphere.
Also, at the beginning of the book, when there were no possible suspects, there was much anticipation about how the story would turn around and where the loopholes would pop up. And when suspicious characters came up, the anticipation was all about who was the actual murderer. Either way, Phillip never failed to deliver the classic murder mystery tension that would keep readers guessing. Every single event was connected. Nothing was insignificant. The author did not bother wasting time with unnecessary red herrings. The tone in the book was mainly reminiscent. The author's choice, however, did not fail to catch all the action and excitement. The Deadlier Sin is a beautifully crafted piece.
There are no negative aspects to the book as well. There were a few errors in the book. There were errors in grammar, dialogues, and awkward sentences that felt incomplete. This, however, did not interfere with the otherwise enjoyable experience I would have had. This book was professionally edited. I rate this book 4 out of 4 stars because of this. I recommend this book to fans of crime fiction, murder mystery, and suspense fiction.
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The Deadlier Sin
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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