The House Sitter
Peter Lovesey
2006
5/5 stars
When a young woman is found strangled on a Sussex beach, Detective Hen Mallin is assigned to investigate. The victim is traced back to Bath, and Inspector Diamond becomes involved. Meanwhile, a famous television producer is murdered in what appears to be the first in a string of serial killings. Mallin and Diamond feel the two are connected, and become embroiled in this case as well.
Diamond is truly likable, and realistic with his flaws and good points. The mystery itself is tight and intelligent, and hangs together perfectly. Lovesey is a good writer, creating a compelling, believable story line with well-drawn characters. Lovesey became a favorite mystery author early in the series, and by this eighth novel, is firmly established in my top five.
Peter Lovesey
20065/5 stars
When a young woman is found strangled on a Sussex beach, Detective Hen Mallin is assigned to investigate. The victim is traced back to Bath, and Inspector Diamond becomes involved. Meanwhile, a famous television producer is murdered in what appears to be the first in a string of serial killings. Mallin and Diamond feel the two are connected, and become embroiled in this case as well.
Diamond is truly likable, and realistic with his flaws and good points. The mystery itself is tight and intelligent, and hangs together perfectly. Lovesey is a good writer, creating a compelling, believable story line with well-drawn characters. Lovesey became a favorite mystery author early in the series, and by this eighth novel, is firmly established in my top five.
