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The Mushroom Man: D.I. Charlie Priest Series, Book 2 (DI Charlie Priest Mystery)
 
 
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The Mushroom Man: D.I. Charlie Priest Series, Book 2 (DI Charlie Priest Mystery) [Kindle Edition]

Stuart Pawson (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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"'There's plenty of flair in the plot, and it all gels magnificently in this tale of a serial vicar-murderer" Yorkshire Post 'An intellectual and earthy detective, Charlie Priest could well become for Yorkshire what Wycliffe is for Cornwall' Publishing News"

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There’s nothing Detective Inspector Charlie Priest hates more than a case involving children.

When Georgina, the eight-year-old daughter of a local businessman, goes missing, Charlie and his colleagues soon start to fear the worst. And there’s something about the distraught father that doesn’t add up.

Life is further complicated when it seems a killer is targeting clergymen. The murderer’s unusual calling card is Charlie’s only clue…

Who is the Mushroom Man?

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 493 KB
  • Print Length: 256 pages
  • Publisher: Allison & Busby (5 April 2012)
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B007R43BOE
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • X-Ray: Not Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #31,236 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Second book in the DI Charlie Priest Series 20 Dec 2007
By J. Chippindale TOP 1000 REVIEWER
Format:Paperback
Stuart Pawson had a career as a mining engineer He followed this with a spell working for the probation service, before he became a full-time writer. He lives in the pleasant waterside village of Fairburn in Yorkshire. A well known haunt for bird watchers from far and wide.

Stuart Pawson has a gem of a character in Charlie Priest, a copper's copper with the tenacity of a bull terrier and the staying power of a steeple chaser. Not much gets past Charlie Priest and the books featuring him are a joy to read. The dry wit of the author transmitted through his lead character is typical of Yorkshire and his storylines are based on the way a detective would approach a case, rather than the crash bang wallop type writing of many so called crime writers.

This is one of the early offerings of the author, but his writing is consistently good right through from his earliest books to the present and not one has disappointed me so far. Living within a 10 mile radius of where most of the books are set is of course a benefit and makes them that little more atmospheric for me personally. However it would not matter if I lived in Timbuktu the books are still extremely readable and entertaining.

PS: The last time I looked the rhubarb sheds were still there.
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Mushroom Man (Detective Inspector Charlie Priest Mystery) 17 Jun 2008
By By Shaz
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Having read all Peter Robinsons books on Inspector Banks (Books I could not put down). I came across Stuart Pawson
I have just finished the 2nd DI Charlie Priest Mysrery , I am hooked and have ordered 4 more books in the series.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Every new one gets better 11 Dec 2004
By "mjudithmorgan"
Format:Paperback
Stuart Pawson is one of the country's best writers in the 'police' genre. He is also under rated and under exposed. He writes about what he knows and the humour is typical Yorkshire. The rhubarb sheds actually existed and maybe still do! Charlie Priest is the type of copper we would all like to know, human, trustworthy and sincere. Eventhough this book is an early one it is well worth reading again. The later books are just as good if not better. Stuart Pawson is a consistently good author and I'm just waiting for the next one.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Stuart Pawson 21 Aug 2007
By P. L. Shale
Format:Paperback
Having read my way through Rankin. Robinson, Harvey, Hurley and Billingham, I didn't like the idea of a detective novel written primarily in the first person. However, Pawson creates a great character with a sense of humour, but I feel lacks a little depth, ie not quite enough about his own personal enviroment such as Rebus or Banks.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Mushroom Man (Detective Inspector Charlie Priest Mystery) 13 Jan 2012
By theEnglishReader
Format:Paperback
A cleverly crafted crime novel that tackles sensitive subjects in a true to life representation, not that we wish for these events to happen, without sensationalising or glamorising the subject matter or characters involved. It would be quite easy to believe that the story is a retelling of actual events and the effect on the victim/s, perpetrator and the investigating crime professionals.
In an age where over dramatisation and exaggeration of the even the smallest fact, this novel is a leap into reality and for a lay person which I am; I would suspect that this novel reflects detective work more closely than most novels or that of TV dramas.
If you like the crime novel that follows a single crime or concentrates on the key detective and his/her personality at the expense of the overall story then this book is not for you.
If you like the intricate weave of characters, events and a plot that takes you on a journey into the unknown like a trip to spaghetti junction, where you think you know where you are going yet end up being amazed at your final destination then this is a novel for you.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Stuart Pawson is getting better 25 May 2013
By Granny
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This book is much better than his first book The Picasso Scam although that was quite readable this was a whole lot better
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good Northern humour with dead bodiies. 16 May 2013
By Mendel
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Stuart Lawson writes a good crime story, but also makes me laugh. What an excellent combination. This book does not disappoint. Charlie Priest would be so good on a television series played by the right northern actor.
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5.0 out of 5 stars crime writer 4 Mar 2013
By linda duff
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excellent story, well written. i have not read one of his books that i did not enjoy. I recommend this author to all crime/thriller enthusiasts
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