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by Chris Collett (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 336 pages
  • Publisher: Piatkus Books (26 Aug 2004)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0749906855
  • ISBN-13: 978-0749906856
  • Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 13.6 x 3.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,455,107 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The same evening that DI Tom Mariner notices Edward Barham pick up a prostitute, the journalist dies of a lethal injection in his own home. The only witness to the event is Barham's young autistic brother. Was Barham murdered because of his investigations into a local crime lord, or was it just suicide?
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a find!, 1 Oct 2005
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This review is from: The Worm in the Bud (Paperback)
One of the great things about the Amazon 'Your recommendations' feature is that it brings to my attention books which I might have otherwise missed - and am I glad that this one was included on my list.
It has everything - it's well written, has strong, believable characters and a good plot and, unlike too many of the books which I have read lately, it gets on with the story without a lot of unnecessary waffle to pad it out.
If, like me, you are a fan of the current (in my opinion) great British crime writers like Hill, James, Horton, Rankin etc, this is certainly one to add to your list.
Chris Collett has produced a winner and I shall look forward to his next books.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good crime fiction, 15 Aug 2008
By D. A. Harris "davidharris52" (Oxford, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Worm in the Bud (Di Tom Mariner Mysteries) (Paperback)
A well worked out piece of crime fiction, also good on the intricacies of caring for an autistic adult: accurate, and nice to see a book where the realities of life shape the plot.

That said, the premise - which I can't describe without giving away the plot - is hardly new, and strains credibility a bit. If you discount this, though, a good read and - other reviews notwithstanding, yes it is a page turner.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not a page turner!, 2 Dec 2006
By John Bath (County of Essex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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I found this to be one of the most boring "who done its" I have read in years. I am not even sure whether the book was intended to be of that genre or to highlight the stresses and strains and impact on someone's life of looking after a seriously autistic adult. The plot is extremely slow moving and tedious with long sections focusing on Jamie the autistic brother of the murdered journalist. Having got half way through I could face no more of this and gave it up. I certainly won't be looking for any further books by this author who needs to concentrate on what type of book she wishes to write!
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