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Dr. Yes (Mystery Man 3) [Paperback]

Bateman (Author)
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Book Description

Publication Date: 23 Jun 2011 | Series: Mystery Man 3
The hilarious new Mystery Man crime caper from the master of menace and mirth

You don't say no to Dr. Yes, the charismatic plastic surgeon on the fast track to fame and fortune. But when the wife of obscure and paranoid crime writer Augustine Wogan disappears shortly after entering his exclusive clinic, the Small Bookseller with No Name is persuaded to investigate. As fatherhood approaches, our intrepid hero is interested only in a quick buck and the chance to exploit a neglected writer, but he soon finds himself up to his neck in murder, make-up and madness - and face to face with the most gruesome serial killer since the last one.

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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: Headline (23 Jun 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 075537861X
  • ISBN-13: 978-0755378616
  • Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.9 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 26,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Bateman was a journalist in Northern Ireland before becoming a full-time writer. His first novel, DIVORCING JACK, won the Betty Trask Prize, and all his novels have been critically acclaimed. He wrote the screenplays for the feature films DIVORCING JACK, CROSSMAHEART and WILD ABOUT HARRY. He lives in Ireland with his family.

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Crime is no laughing matter 24 Sep 2010
By Keris Nine TOP 500 REVIEWER
Format:Hardcover
It looks like there is still plenty of life left in Bateman's Mystery Man series, so clearly the court injunction filed by the owner of the real No Alibis crime bookstore in Belfast must have failed - either that or he's got a good sense of humour. Which is good news for those who like dumb, stupid comedy writing that plays knowledgeably with the conventions of crime writing, while making fun of them at the same time. Respectfully of course, after all, crime is no laughing matter.

Here in Dr. Yes, our pathetic, snivelling, neurotic bookseller shows some signs of kindness and decency and even seems to develop a spine when he helps out an obscure but brilliant failed local crime author Augustine Wogan, and it's got nothing to do with the chance of getting signatures on those first editions of his out-of-print Barbed-Wire Love trilogy of books gathering dust in a cardboard box in the shop, nor the promise of being given the opportunity to print the unpublished sequels to his underrated masterwork.

With Augustine's wife missing after going under the knife of mysterious plastic surgeon Dr. Yeschenkov, The Case of the Pearl Necklace (don't ask) proves however to be a particularly dangerous one. Our bookseller isn't going to let a busty, beautiful femme fatale distract him from his duty, or let the fact that his temperamental girlfriend Alison is pregnant prevent him from confronting a dangerous hitman and serial killer who keeps his victims heads in a hatbox - or to be more precise, it's not going to prevent him from putting Alison forward to confront those dangerous situations.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Don't say 'no' to Dr Yes! 11 July 2011
By Zelda
Format:Paperback
Bateman's latest tale featuring the Mystery Man delivers another cleverly crafted crime tale full of interesting twists and turns. Quirky characters fill the pages alongside the usual mystery solving team. This time around we meet everything from an illiterate criminal who discovers a thirst for reading, to a nipped-and-tucked receptionist, to a celebrity surgeon.

One of the most enjoyable things for me to encounter when reading Bateman is the peppering of laugh-out-loud humour he includes whilst on the crime solving trail. Dr Yes didn't let me down on this score. Always refreshing and adds much to the enjoyment of the read.

If you want a good tale that makes you really keen to find out 'whodunnit' as fast as you can (I finished the book in 3 days) - don't say 'no' to Dr Yes.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Yes - Dr Yes 21 July 2011
By M. Jones
Format:Paperback
You don't need to have read Mystery Man and The Return of The Jack Russell, but it helps to know the complex character that is the owner of No Alibis book shop. Our intrepid hero sets off on another detective job with his assistant & Amnesty International member Jeff and his pregnant "not my" girlfriend Alison. It is a laugh a minute, some will have you laughing out loud. The case involves cosmetic surgeon Dr Yeschenkov,his receptionist Pearl Kneckless, Buddy Wailer who "thwacks" people, a dead failed crime writer and his missing presumed dead wife after her admittance to the Yeschenkov Clinic for cosmetic surgery. I cannot recommend this high enough if you are a Colin Bateman fan, however, if you are not and you buy this you soon will be.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars is not enough! 17 Mar 2011
By M. J. Nash
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Mystery Man is back, along with his long suffering girlfriend Allison and assistant Jeff for another dose of murder, mayhem and calamity.

I really enjoyed this, as I did the previous 2 Mystery Man novels, but this is, in my opinion, the best so far, full of very dark, sarcastic humour, vey well written and pacy - a joy to read.

Some of the humour is certainly not PC, some of the jokes the protagonist comes out with are old, but they always hit the mark.

However, be warned, I read some of this on while using public transport and received some very odd, disapproving looks because it made me laugh out loud, that, in itself is enough to give this 5 stars.

Fantastic - bring on the next one!
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars FANTASTIC 1 Nov 2010
By Jason
Format:Paperback
I am a huge fan of bateman books and especially the mystery man series, they just keep getting better and better.
My advice to you, potential reader, regarding this book, is to buy it, read it, love it, then read it again. You wont be dissapointed!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A good read. 20 May 2013
By terry sloane
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It took me a while to get into the book and used to the style of writing, but thoroughly enjoyed it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bateman gold again 26 Mar 2013
By Dl Jones
Format:Kindle Edition
Been reading this series for a couple of months and love the authors comic writing. Characters are brought to life and a wonderfull picture of a hypochondriac detective with a little backbone.

Suitable for those with a cynical outlook on life.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Lots of Giggles 20 Mar 2013
By Juboo
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
I had great fun reading this book. Only problem being I was often stared at on the train as I kept giggling during the quiet London commute.

Definately give it a go, it's dark yet funny at the same time.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery Man Classic
Another great book from Bateman. The Mystery Man character continues to develop and remains genuinely funny. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Jamesy
4.0 out of 5 stars Funny
I have a love hate relationship with the lead character, however the story is always great fun, laugh out load fun
Published 4 months ago by Shelly Bowers
5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK
I thought this would be a book when I ordered it. When it arrived, it was! I was so happy as I've always wanted a book but was never totally sure how to get my hands on one. Read more
Published 5 months ago by nk-0
5.0 out of 5 stars Another gem from Colin Bateman
Part 3 of the Mystery man series and each one better than the last!!
Once again the Mystery man and his 'team' stumble upon a murder in post troubles Belfast. Read more
Published 6 months ago by L.J.Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Another great Mystery Man novel!
As a longtime fan of Colin Bateman books, this lives up to expectations. Great plot, witty insights, the usual assortment of zany characters and the long-suffering regulars, with... Read more
Published 6 months ago by emmaquaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Dr Yes
The book was another typical Bateman classic with lots of wit and humour and a complete page turner. Read more
Published 12 months ago by superfrog
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It
As a fan of Colin Bateman, I am ready to admit that he does write the odd book that is not up to his usual high standard.. However, this is not one of those occasions. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Jan
4.0 out of 5 stars Very funny
I've had a look at some of the other reviews and can't really argue with reasoning behind low reviews... BUT this is still funny. Read more
Published 14 months ago by G. MacMillan
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Bateman never disappoints. I just love the twists and turns in his plots. I'm definitely hoping for more in the "Mystery Man" series.
Published 15 months ago by Maz
5.0 out of 5 stars Mystery man rules
I bought the Bateman 'Mystery man' series purely by chance. I'm not as great fan of 1st person books, however the book is great. Read more
Published 20 months ago by mitya
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