Sunday, August 9, the spin number was selected, and it was 18. Number 18 on my list is: The Beast Must Die by Nicholas Blake.
This is the 4th book in the Nigel Strangeways series and is considered by many to be a crime fiction classic. The author was British Poet Laureate (1968-72) and novelist Cecil Day Lewis, writing as Nicholas Blake. A young boy is killed in a hit-and-run accident. His father plans to discover the identity of the driver and get his revenge.
I had just blogged recently about wanting to read this book soon, so now I will get my chance. The "deadline" to read and review the book is September 30th, so I will probably wait until September to start reading it. I want to focus on my 20 Books of Summer list until the end of August.
Oh, I hope that you'll enjoy this one, Tracy. I think it's a really interesting case, and it has some fascinating psychology, in my opinion. I'll be looking forward to your thoughts on this.
ReplyDeleteMargot, I think I will enjoy this one. I have read other books in the series but this one seems to be a bit different.
ReplyDeleteJust read this, Tracy, so will be interested to know what you think!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this one and like everyone else I am excited to hear your thoughts on it.
ReplyDeleteChristine, I don't know why I have waited so long to read this, and I am looking forward to it.
ReplyDeleteKate, I am glad to hear that you liked this book. I hope it lives up to its reputation.
ReplyDeleteTracy, I'm joining #ccspin nr 24....after a hiatus.
ReplyDeleteNr 18 is a crime fiction!! Deacon King Kong by James McBride (published 2020)
What are the odds....I'm back into CF!
Nancy, Deacon King Kong sounds like an interesting book, and I look forward to hearing your opinion of it. I had seen the cover of this book before but know little about the author. Some of his other books sound good also.
ReplyDeleteI am one of the very few who do not think highly of the book. I am eager to know your reaction to it, Tracy:)
ReplyDeleteNeeru, I knew I remembered that someone had said that recently and now I remember. Well, I will find out soon enough.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got a book you are looking forward to in the spin. I did as well and will be reading Turn of the Screw this time.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mary. I have always been afraid to read The Turn of the Screw, but it is relatively short and I should just read it and see what I think.
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