- Paperback: 384 pages
- Publisher: Headline; paperback / softback edition (12 Nov 2009)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0755346777
- ISBN-13: 978-0755346776
- Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 15.2 x 3.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 238,514 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Product Description
Product Description
Black Books meets Lead Balloon meets Gavin and Stacey in this hugely entertaining follow-up to MYSTERY MAN, from acclaimed author Bateman.
The Small Shop Keeper With No Name is back. Hired to find the vandals responsible for spraying graffiti on an aspiring insurance magnate's advertising hoarding, he soon finds himself up to his ears in intrigue and battling to solve murders which echo in the corridors of power. With MI5 getting involved and everyone on the hunt for a missing Jack Russell, can Our Man Behind the Counter stay alive as well as keep his world renowned but criminally ignored No Alibis mystery bookshop afloat?
The Small Shop Keeper With No Name is back. Hired to find the vandals responsible for spraying graffiti on an aspiring insurance magnate's advertising hoarding, he soon finds himself up to his ears in intrigue and battling to solve murders which echo in the corridors of power. With MI5 getting involved and everyone on the hunt for a missing Jack Russell, can Our Man Behind the Counter stay alive as well as keep his world renowned but criminally ignored No Alibis mystery bookshop afloat?
About the Author
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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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the the follow up to the excellent Mystery Man and once again stars our man with no name; owner of the No Alibis bookshop and reluctant part-time detective; full time hypochondriac. This allows for extended and very funny riffs on the lead characters petty (but oh so serious) foibles;likes and dislikes and the ups and downs (mainly downs) of the crime book trade along with his obsession with Starbucks;his dreadful mother and the on/off girlfriend and partner in crime-stopping. At times it seems almost incidental that the book contains a plot concerning two unfortunate deaths; a missing Jack russell and the usual band of heavies and misfits. There are shades of Black Books; Father Ted and other sublimnal influences but the book is very much the creation of its writer and manages to be an easy read with laughs on almost every page and a cast of characters that always intrigue and entertain. To manage the lightness of touch needed to write such a deceptively clever novel is indeed an achievement and makes it well worth reading- Whether its wise to extend this into a lengthy series is another matter.Would it become too repetitive and stale? I am uncertain what the publishers have against the name Colin and marketing the book as by Bateman feels wrong but there is nothing wrong with this excellent comic creation- another one please COLIN!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is the sequel to 'Mystery Man' and I think it's just as good. Not as dark but the characters are consistent. I look forward to reading more in this series.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
'MYSTERY MAN' WAS A VERY DIFFERENT BOOK TO BATEMANS PREVIOUS TITLES. 'THE DAY OF THE JACK RUSSELL' IS A FOLLOW ON FROM 'MYSTERY MAN', INVOLVING THE SAME CHARACTERS. ALL JUST AS NUTTY AS BATEMANS OTHER CREATIONS AND BROUGHT TO LIFE IN A WAY THAT ONLY BATEMAN CAN ACHIEVE. 'THE DAY OF THE JACK RUSSELL' IS TOTALLY OFF THE WALL BUT YET TOTALLY DOWN TO EARTH AND BELIEVABLE.I FIND MYSELF LAUGHING OUT LOUD ONE MINUTE AND ALMOST CRYING THE NEXT. BATEMAN IS MY HERO! ITS NOT ESSENTIAL TO READ 'MYSTERY MAN' FIRST BUT OBVIOUSLY YOU LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHARACTERS IF YOU DO.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
We want more!!! Please let's have more books about the Book Shop...
I love the main character, he is such an unusual hero! Funny, fast-paced and original! The only book that is similar is this one, where there Dave Smethurst - Weapon of Mass... Read more
Published 18 days ago by J. Giddings
Brilliant, as always
Have just read this book back-to-back with "Dr Yes". Both books are as good as the first in the "Mystery Man" series. Bateman is my new favourite author. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Maz
Laugh out loud funny
Not very often a book really makes you laugh out loud but Bateman's flawed hero is hilarious, really recommended for a lighthearted chuckle.
Published 7 months ago by Miss Smith
Everyone should read at least 1 Colin Bateman novel
If you read the Mystery Man you will not need a further introduction from me to Colin's newest 'anti hero'. Read more
Published 11 months ago by tellmewhatsnew
Unfortunately, the ending killed this for me
I loved the previous one featuring the No Alibis sleuth and I was really enjoying this book.....until the ending. Read more
Published 12 months ago by BPM Architect
The "difficult" sequel??
The only problem with this book is that it has to live up to the first installment called Mystery Man which was so funny. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Daz
Too annoying
Whilst I enjoyed the book..a fairly light,easy going read..nothing complex or difficult,the lead character is just too blooming annoying.. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Minky Starshine
Pretty good
This isn't bad but it's not a touch on Orpheus Rising - if you haven't read that yet, get it instead of this is my advice.
Published 15 months ago by PJ Sturdee
Bateman at his best (again!)
Bateman delivers another fast paced tale, starring the Mystery Man, and a variety of equally dysfunctional characters. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Zelda
ANOTHER GREAT BOOK IN THE SERIES!
After thoroughly enjoying Mystery Man I really thought the humour could not be repeated but it was, with knobs on! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Gillian
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