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Death Makes a Prophet

By: John Bude
Narrated by: Gordon Griffin
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'Small hostilities were growing; vague jealousies were gaining strength; and far off, wasn't there a nebulous hint of approaching tragedy in the air?'

Welworth Garden City in the 1940s is a forward-thinking town where free spirits find a home - vegetarians, socialists, and an array of exotic religious groups.

Chief among these are the Children of Osiris, led by the eccentric High Prophet, Eustace K. Mildmann. The cult is a seething hotbed of petty resentment, jealousy and dark secrets - which eventually lead to murder. The stage is set for one of Inspector Meredith's most bizarre and exacting cases.

This witty crime novel by a writer on top form is a neglected classic of British crime fiction.

©2017 Estate of John Bude (P)2017 Soundings Classics Crime Crime Fiction Fiction Witty
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in the tradition of the great British mysteries, this book has an intricate plot that keeps you guessing.

very good plot

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Maybe not the best premise for a mystery, this proved a delightful listen. Long build up to the crime itself and very dense analysis of possible explanations. But Meredith did get to it at the end even if Bude ends tale before actual capture of murderer. We know who he is and why he did it. Even if exactly how he did it remains a little murky in all the analysis. Who cares? Great fun. Good time spent.

Bude tells a good tale

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the reader, Gordon Griffen, is amazing and perfect for these old murder mysteries. no over the top voices or accents.

complex plot in interesting settings

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Lots to like about Budes novels. Never boring always nicely written with well constructed mysteries that unravel enjoyably.

Fine story good writing

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the characters were not one dimensional. The author presented the most likeable characters as flawed, but still as people worthy of respect.

good mystery and humorously drawn characters

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Some of the characters are negative Jewish stereotypes, and there is casual use of racist language.

Stereotypes

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The more they stay the same. The cultish characters in this book could easily have been pulled from the 21st century. How unoriginal today’s eccentrics actually are!

The More Things Change…

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