Murder in Hamstead

MURDER IN HAMPSTEAD

Sabina Manea

 

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

As the book cover reads, this is a classic 2021 London whodunnit, with characters, except for one, who are trained investigators. The main character, Lucia Steer, is an ex-lawyer, now an interior decorator, involved in investigating the murder of her new client.

 Lucia's intuitive takeover of the murder case is impressive, like a Sherlock Holmes conundrum. The action focuses on uncovering relevant evidence.

Lucia does this so well that Detective Chief Inspector Carliss falls in line and documents it. With help from Lucia's friend Nina, a key piece of evidence emerges, leading to the arrest of the killer, who had gone unnoticed throughout the novel.

Ms. Manea does an excellent job in producing this whodunnit. HANSTEAD is a consuming read.

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NEXUS

NEXUS: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI

YUVAL NOAH HARARI

 Review by Author Roy Murry

 In general, a nexus is a central point or hub where things converge. Mr. Harari's central point in NEXUS is to explain how the world has changed from the Stone Age through today because of how humans communicate.

From the tablet to the computer, societies and governance have evolved, some for the worse and some for the better – from dictators to democracies. Harari's political beliefs inform his explanations; however, they are not the crux of the book.

His thesis is that overcontrol of a country's people hinders its ability to develop, whereas freedom of action does not. The NEXUS is freedom of communication through, in today's world, the computer, iPhones, and unbiased media.

NEXUS is a detailed history and information book that an Inquisitive Mind will enjoy. It is not a casual read, but it's still enjoyable.

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MY COUSIN VINNY

MY COUSIN VINNY

Studio-Authorized Novel

LAWRENCE KELTER

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

MY COUSIN VINNY is one of my favorite movies, and this is the first time I've read a book that was produced as a movie first. This book is as funny as the movie, with Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei as the main characters.

The descriptions, conversations, and anecdotes about these characters and the supporting cast come alive throughout the book. I couldn't stop laughing.

Vinny, a virgin lawyer in litigation, comes to Alabama to save his cousin and friend from death row. They are on trial for murder.

Vinny bluffs his way through the situation, but his fiancée, Tomei, tells him how to proceed. Her insight and automobile knowledge during and in the trial are the linchpin that saves the day.

If you want a fun read, this novel is for you.

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INVISIBLE COUP

THE INVISIBLE COUP

How American Elites and

Foreign Powers Use

Immigration as a Weapon

PETER SCHWEIZER

Review by Author Roy Murry

 

Amazingly, the liberal NY Times has this book on its best-selling list. This analysis of what is happening with illegal immigration in the USA is astounding.

Is Mexico trying to take back property using immigration? Are China and Muslims developing enclaves in the USA to take control of the country?

These questions are fully explained, with supporting notes that back up Mr. Schweizer's hypothesis and keep the reader turning the page. Whether you agree with him or not, the facts are staggering.

Your political affiliation shouldn't keep you from reading this well-developed evaluation of how complacent certain presidents and other elites are. Every citizen of the world should read this.

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SALTWATER MURDER

THE SALTWATER MURDER

A Posie Parker Mystery #7

L. B. HATHAWAY

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Review by Author Roy Murry

Posie Parker, P.I., has a knack for accumulating and storing investigative information until an epiphany arises and she brings everyone together à la Agatha Christie's Hercule Poirot "Summation Gathering".

In 1924, an important English Judge is murdered in chambers in an unusual way: a box is delivered, and the contents kill him. He has also been receiving postcards from a saltwater tourist destination in the U.K.

London's Chief Inspector Lovelace asks Posie to help with the investigation of the crime. She is well known to the victim and all the possible criminals, which puts her in a difficult situation.

From this point on, a whirlwind of confrontations and information is produced. However, only Posie puts it together, and when the murderer makes a statement, the events leading to the killing arise.

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