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A review by cjeanne99
The Last Detective by Peter Lovesey
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Inspector Diamond investigates the murder of a former television star who’s body is found floating in a lake. Her college professor husband did not report her missing - even though she disappeared weeks earlier. As Diamond and his crew investigate - their attention turns to the mother of a boy that the professor had saved form drowning earlier that year.
The book has multiple narrators - which can be annoying but in this case - it works. We hear Professor Jackman’s account, Dina Didrickson’s account - and of course - Inspector Diamond. Diamond is put off the case - and then quits his job - when the boy (Matthew) develops a concussion after an unsuccessful attempt by the police to question his mother at home. Diamond takes on some odd jobs - continues to think about the case - talks to Professor Jackman - develops some theories - and eventually solves the murder.
The book has multiple narrators - which can be annoying but in this case - it works. We hear Professor Jackman’s account, Dina Didrickson’s account - and of course - Inspector Diamond. Diamond is put off the case - and then quits his job - when the boy (Matthew) develops a concussion after an unsuccessful attempt by the police to question his mother at home. Diamond takes on some odd jobs - continues to think about the case - talks to Professor Jackman - develops some theories - and eventually solves the murder.