MURDER AT THE NINETEENTH

When the chairman of a wealthy golf club is murdered, the police feel pressured to solve the case quickly. Since Superintendent Lambert himself is a member of the club, he's forced to question people he knows well. Nicholas Bell's low-key approach is perfect for a setting in which emotion runs high as each suspect admits to delighting in the victim's demise. Bell's characterizations of Lambert and the impassive Sergeant Hook add a fascinating dimension to the story. The step-by-step solution will delight procedural fans, and the many references to the links will keep golfers entertained. S.G.B.
(c) AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/MAY 04]