
Mystery Man
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Narrated by:
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Stephen Armstrong
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By:
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Colin Bateman
A superbly gripping and blackly funny mystery by the king of the comic crime caper.
He’s the Man With No Name and the owner of No Alibis, a mystery bookshop in Belfast. But when a detective agency next door goes bust, the agency’s clients start calling into his shop asking him to solve their cases. It’s not as if there’s any danger involved. It’s an easy way to sell books to his gullible customers and Alison, the beautiful girl in the jewellery shop across the road, will surely be impressed. Except she’s not – because she can see the bigger picture.
And when they break into the shuttered shop next door on a dare, they have their answer. Suddenly they’re catapulted along a murder trail which leads them from small-time publishing to Nazi concentration camps and serial killers.
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What did you like best about this story?
I really enjoyed this series - humorous and dark at the same time. Quirky characters that you can't help but become friends with.Which character – as performed by Stephen Armstrong – was your favorite?
Mystery Man himself was a delight - I wish that there were more than just the three books in the series.Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?
This book made me laugh out loud at times... which could be a bit akward as I walked to and from work. I must have made many passersby wonder just what I was up to!Any additional comments?
If you haven't tried this series - do so! You won't be disappointed.Great beginning to a wonderful series...
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quirky, in a very good way
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Quirky and entertaining
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At least one grunt or groan per page
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As good as Starky
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What did you love best about Mystery Man?
The wry, black humor was enticing as well as the author's knowledge of mysteries in general. I love how unique it was and the witty prose.What did you like best about this story?
That I was never bored and continually entertained.What about Stephen Armstrong’s performance did you like?
He was a most engaging reader and I loved the Irish lilt. Very easy to listen to and the articulation great. He didn't "overdo" it as some readers do. I could listen to him for hours on end.If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
Murder is the business of this mystery bookshop.Any additional comments?
It is not often one encounters a truly amusing mystery that is contemporary and draws on history. This novel did both. I have bought one of his books before and now shall buy more. The author reminds me a bit of David Lodge and Tom Sharpe. I really applaud this author.Mystery, humor & literary nuances - GREAT
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Very quirky main character, interesting twist
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annoying
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This book wasn’t for you, but who do you think might enjoy it more?
Everyone would probably find large parts of it boring.What could Colin Bateman have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you?
Made the central character more appealing for one.Which character – as performed by Stephen Armstrong – was your favorite?
None of them.What character would you cut from Mystery Man?
The protagonist.Any additional comments?
Basically rubbish. It is one of worst mystery books I have read.Mediocre murder mystery
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