tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post319302038791805866..comments2024-03-28T14:38:25.395-07:00Comments on Bitter Tea and Mystery: Murder with Pictures: George Harmon CoxeTracyKhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-32072741170774759792019-09-28T22:25:14.274-07:002019-09-28T22:25:14.274-07:00It is unusual, Col, and especially in a longer ser...It is unusual, Col, and especially in a longer series. The Flashgun Casey novels were supposed to be grittier, more hard-boiled but I have not tried one of those yet.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-21232902391255344402019-09-26T05:28:02.398-07:002019-09-26T05:28:02.398-07:00Ditto Margot. I don't think I have encountered...Ditto Margot. I don't think I have encountered a photographer as a main character in a mystery or crime novel. Probably might be better for me if it was more contemporary though.col2910https://www.blogger.com/profile/06422138069939709043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-68701122384351776202019-09-09T12:31:10.046-07:002019-09-09T12:31:10.046-07:00That is funny, Mathew. And that is a good comparis...That is funny, Mathew. And that is a good comparison. Although Kent Murdock is a bit more serious overall. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-53765750551167276372019-09-08T13:53:10.989-07:002019-09-08T13:53:10.989-07:00Reminds me of Kolchak: The Night Stalker without t...Reminds me of <i>Kolchak: The Night Stalker</i> without the supernatural, Tracy, altho a beautiful blonde jumping into a shower with the protagonist comes mighty close. Mathew Pausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06157135006791553019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-39421575420497699192019-09-07T22:07:02.295-07:002019-09-07T22:07:02.295-07:00I remember that, Moira. That books sounds perfect ...I remember that, Moira. That books sounds perfect for you and I hope you like it. (And blog about it.)TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-61885422674124738772019-09-07T06:41:11.532-07:002019-09-07T06:41:11.532-07:00I have one of this series - I bought it in the Mys...I have one of this series - I bought it in the Mysterious Bookshop in New York last year. It seemed ideal for my blog, featuring fashion photography, but haven't got round to it yet. I will get there!Clothes in Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058207970686573597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-64177852166488310682019-09-05T20:07:10.056-07:002019-09-05T20:07:10.056-07:00I did enjoy it, Margot. It does make sense, as the...I did enjoy it, Margot. It does make sense, as the photographer can get a picture of evidence or a clue. And I forgot to mention that we also watched a film adaptation. Oh well.TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-23236541106028565872019-09-05T20:05:46.693-07:002019-09-05T20:05:46.693-07:00Thanks for sharing that link, Rick. I read your re...Thanks for sharing that link, Rick. I read your review and it sounds really appealing. I have heard that some readers like the Flashgun Casey novels better than the Kent Murdock series. I will seek out this short story book, especially because I like longer short stories. And also one of the novels. TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-79745444051351462732019-09-05T08:48:49.879-07:002019-09-05T08:48:49.879-07:00I really like the idea of a photographer as sleuth...I really like the idea of a photographer as sleuth, Tracy. It makes sense, and there aren't many examples out there. It sounds like this one also has an interesting plot and solid characters, too. Glad you liked it. Margot Kinberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08599589137890528065noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4167054806459662988.post-76816383421717957782019-09-05T08:15:10.904-07:002019-09-05T08:15:10.904-07:00I've read none of the Murdock books, but I hav...I've read none of the Murdock books, but I have read several of the Flashgun Casey books, including <i>Flash-Casey Detective</i>, a short story collection. My review is here:<br />https://tipthewink.net/2017/05/11/forgotten-book-flash-casey-detective-by-george-harmon-coxe/ <br />Rick Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978136287154214297noreply@blogger.com