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When the engines finally met, there was a deafening clash and the Brighton Express twisted and buckled, tipping its carriages on to the other line. It was a scene of utter devastation. October 1854. As crowds of passengers rush to make the departure of the London to Brighton Express, a man watches from the shadows nearby - Chaos, fatalities and unbelievable destruction are the scene soon after when the train derails just outside the Balcombe Tunnel. Could it simply be a case of driver error? Detective Inspector Colbeck thinks not. But digging deep to discover the intended target of the accident takes time, something Colbeck doesn't have as the killer prepares to strike again.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the first Edward Marston book that I have read so it was out of sequence in the 'Railway Detective' series. However, it made no difference as it proved to be a marvellous stand alone book in it's own right. I found it a joy to read and finished it in a couple of days. I shall be, without doubt, investing in the rest of the series.
I'm a fan of crime stories and have read many from the likes of Dexter, Rankin and Hill. Edward Marston, in comparison, has a much lighter touch but still manages to keep the reader enthralled and eagerly turning page afer page.
I enjoyed the building up of the main characters and their backgrounds. I found the plot, with it's twists and turns and blind allys, engrossing. All in all I found this book a very enjoyable light read and look forward to reading this series from the start.
I'm a fan of crime stories and have read many from the likes of Dexter, Rankin and Hill. Edward Marston, in comparison, has a much lighter touch but still manages to keep the reader enthralled and eagerly turning page afer page.
I enjoyed the building up of the main characters and their backgrounds. I found the plot, with it's twists and turns and blind allys, engrossing. All in all I found this book a very enjoyable light read and look forward to reading this series from the start.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A quick review for a series that is easy to read and quite enjoyable to boot.
The characters are nicely drawn and sympathetic. There is onviously more mileage to be had with Insp Colbeck and co.
The plots are interesting, wearing the research that the author has conducted lightly on their sleeve. As an example I thought I'd caught the author out in this, the latest instalment, where he has one of the protagonists getting a dose of morphine. In 1854? Surely not. But a quick check shows that morphine was first introduced to English hospitals in about 1843, so he got me there.
One point that intrigues me in this and indeed other books in the series is how quickly the good Inspector gets around the country. Surely some of his journeys must be impossible - but I bet the author has got his research bang on and that such journeys were actually quicker then than now. Is he making a point with this? Come on you railway buffs, could this be true?
Anyway, these are not strictly "whodunits" as the "Bad guy" is usually revealed early doors, so these should be seen as enjoyable period romps, with more than a dash of humour and uncharacteristic for the genre, blood and guts.
Having said all that, having just read these books one after the other this, the fifth was just a tad repetitive (eg a fair bit of reintroducing back story already covered in the other volumes) but for a light, enjoyable (yes that word again) and interesting read, this series, and this volume, fits the bill admirably
The characters are nicely drawn and sympathetic. There is onviously more mileage to be had with Insp Colbeck and co.
The plots are interesting, wearing the research that the author has conducted lightly on their sleeve. As an example I thought I'd caught the author out in this, the latest instalment, where he has one of the protagonists getting a dose of morphine. In 1854? Surely not. But a quick check shows that morphine was first introduced to English hospitals in about 1843, so he got me there.
One point that intrigues me in this and indeed other books in the series is how quickly the good Inspector gets around the country. Surely some of his journeys must be impossible - but I bet the author has got his research bang on and that such journeys were actually quicker then than now. Is he making a point with this? Come on you railway buffs, could this be true?
Anyway, these are not strictly "whodunits" as the "Bad guy" is usually revealed early doors, so these should be seen as enjoyable period romps, with more than a dash of humour and uncharacteristic for the genre, blood and guts.
Having said all that, having just read these books one after the other this, the fifth was just a tad repetitive (eg a fair bit of reintroducing back story already covered in the other volumes) but for a light, enjoyable (yes that word again) and interesting read, this series, and this volume, fits the bill admirably
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having recently discovered Edward Marsden and enjoyed The Frost Fair, I decided to try another title. Set in a time without mobile phones or forensics, this is a detective novel with a difference. A really good plot that twists and turns in the days of steam trains that some of us older readers still remember. The smoke, soot and noise of the old engines comes back vividly in the writing. I shall be looking for more in this series and hope they are as absorbing.
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Middle Of The Road
I'd like to have given this book more stars, but it is one of the less strong offerings in the series. Read more
Published 21 days ago by 45156
Enjoyable
I must say I enjoy this series . It's just easy reading . Colbeck is a likeable hero , and this book is another above average Victorian mystery romp through wonderful characters... Read more
Published 25 days ago by David Mckeown
Disappointing
Having read the previous four Railway Detective novels I looked forward to reading this one. However, I was disappointed. The plot just didn't didn't live up to the previous books.
Published 15 months ago by Llysmeirion
The weakest so far
I am working my way through the "Railway Detective" novels and enjoyed the first four. This one, however, takes several steps backward. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Norm Deplume
murder on the Brighton express
This is a 'railway detective' novel and written in the superb style that we have become used to . Highly recommended.Murder on the Brighton Express (Railway Detective 5)
Published 16 months ago by Anthony Cattani
Oh! Dear How could the aurthor get so much wrong?
Given that the stories are undated, it is interteresting to try and work out the dates. The first story is set in 1851 so none of the subsequent stories can be any earlier. Read more
Published 18 months ago by M. G. J. Dudman
murder onn the brighton e4xpress
a surprise read. a gentle pace, but no wasted words and a good story/bit of detection.
Published 21 months ago by mary
disappointing
If there's one thing I hate it's detective books where there are several suspects yet the author introduces a character almost in the last chapter as the villain. Read more
Published 22 months ago by avid reader
Consistently good
As good as the others and maybe slightly better... Same format and same main characters but not as predictable as others. Read more
Published 22 months ago by A. Smith
Brighton
You've really got to start with No.1 in the series, then YOU ARE HOOKED,
first on the Railway Detective, then on any other books by Edward Marston!
first on the Railway Detective, then on any other books by Edward Marston!
Published on 24 Feb 2010 by Mr. Peter Armstrong
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