timebug Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I have just got hold of the 15th and 16th books about Peter Diamond, by the writer Peter Lovesey. I have to say that of all the fictional cops/ detectives etc, Diamond is probably my favourite character of the lot (after Sherlock Holmes, of course!) Well plotted and easy to read mysteries, usually involving a murder or two, with (IMO) a solid and satisfying 'hero'. Also great descriptions of Bath, where Diamond is based, and the surrounding areas. I have also read the 'Hen Mallin' books by Lovesey, she is a female superintendant (equal rank to Diamond) who has two books of her own and she also features in two or three of the Diamond stories. Then there are Lovesey's short story collections, and a handful of standalone tales, which I really like too. Strangely, Lovesey also wrote the 'Sgt Cribb' series of the Victorian detective, which were made into a TV series. I simply cannot get on with those,although I have tried a few times! Lovesey is a writer worth checking out, if you have never read him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Athena Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I once bought a Peter Lovesey Omnibus containing the books Bloodhounds and Diamond Dust, but after all these years I still haven't read it. I hadn't heard a thing about this author from anyone I know, so I'm glad to hear a positive recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madeleine Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I think I've got Diamond Dust somewhere, plus a few others, haven't read them though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted November 30, 2016 Share Posted November 30, 2016 I always like to hear about new authors that are out there, thanks for letting us know about this one. Will give them a try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebug Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 I like your spirit, to try a 'new' author,that's how I am myself! But Peter Lovesey has been publishing since 1970 and is an 80 year old man, so he is not 'new' in that sense! I have now read the 15th and 16th novels and found them as good (if not better) than some of the earlier ones, which are firm favourites to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shirley Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 Sorry timebug I should have said an author I had never heard of before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timebug Posted December 6, 2016 Author Share Posted December 6, 2016 Yes, I understood that! Sorry if it looked like I was sniping, that was not my intention! As I said,I am always thrilled to discover a 'new' (to me) author, and doubly so if I like their work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise56 Posted March 16, 2017 Share Posted March 16, 2017 i've only read his sergeant cribb books, haven't tried the peter Diamond ones, i must give them a go. My favourite Sergeant cribb book is Swing, Swing Together because it's all about Three Men in A boat, which is my favourite book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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