When inept private investigator Hymie Goldman is hired to find the golden pig, he little suspects he will be embarking on a journey fraught with danger, beset by blonde bombshells and terrorised by a Triads turf war. Armed only with a stubborn streak and the desire to stay one step ahead of his creditors, he pursues the case to the very edge of his reason and beyond. Can he hope to succeed? Will he live to tell the tale? Join Hymie on a gripping and hilarious odyssey through the surreal streets of an alternative North London, and one thing is almost certain - Hendon will never seem the same again.
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'I fell in love with Hymie Goldman within the first few pages. His story is funny, exciting and touching all at the same time. I found myself laughing and yet felt engrossed, and I have to admit that I allowed myself a breath of relief when I realised that as a detective Hymie Goldman has a lot to learn from Hercule Poirot.' -- David Suchet OBE 'If The Golden Pig is the first of the comic adventures of Hymie Goldman - Electrician turned Defective Detective I look forward to many more. A laugh a minute, farcical story and a great read.' E --June Whitfield CBE
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'Electrician turned Defective Detective I look forward to many more. A laugh a minute, farcical story and a great read.'
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By J. Stillit
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Fell in love with this book at once. Cheered me up no end, found myself completely at home among the quirky North London characters and West Country settings. Absolutely fabulous, a definite must read!!
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A very funny read. Lots of interesting characters. Thoroughly enjoyable, light-hearted easy reading. Would definitely recommend.
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I was surprised how much fun this book was. I didn't expect it would suit me as it seems to be aimed at a younger audience. However there is something for everyone here, even if you don't normaly like detective stories.
Lots of laughs, action, and even a bit of crazy sex. An all round great book.
Lots of laughs, action, and even a bit of crazy sex. An all round great book.
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