A review by helenephoebe
Murder on the Brighton Express by Edward Marston

4.0

Review - I love this series even more reading them directly one after the other. I think it allows you to really get into the heads of the characters. I enjoyed this mystery because it gripped me right to the end. I was a little disappointed with who the over-arching villain was however as I didn't feel there was enough build-up to it. I love the relationship between Colbeck and Leeming, as well as between the pair and Superintendent Tallis, as they constantly seem to rub up against each other, but you can see there is also some mutual respect there. This mystery was unusual in the series as, just about all of the way through, many people didn't believe there was a crime at all, which put new obstacles in the way of the investigators. Definitely worth a read if you love historical mysteries and even cosy crime!

Genre? - Historical / Mystery

Characters? - Robert Colbeck / Victor Leeming / Madeline Andrews / Caleb Andrews / Superintendent Tallis / Captain Ridgeon / Ezra Follis

Setting? - London & Epsom (England)

Series? - Railway Detective #5

Recommend? – Yes

Rating - 17/20