All Reviews by David Lyons
The Strange Case of Mortimer Fenley
by Louis Tracy
A well written enjoyable mystery with a mismatched pair of Scotland Yard detectives. Hard to put down.
The Safety Pin
by J.S. Fletcher
A good mystery with some 'red herrings' and a surprise ending. A good read even though there are many 'typos'.
Three Men and a Maid
by Robert Fraser
Quite an involved tale of intrigue. It held my attention throughout.
The Herapath Property
by J.S. Fletcher
A rather convoluted but enjoyable mystery. So far I have been pleased with stories written by J. S. Fletcher.
The Borough Treasurer
by J.S. Fletcher
A well written story with a few twists and turns. I found it very difficult to put down.
Right Ho, Jeeves
by P. G. Wodehouse
I agree - one of Wodehouse' best efforts. I have read it several times but I enjoyed it most after seeing the British TV series based on this book. Excellent humor.
R. Holmes & Co.
by John Kendrick Bangs
An interesting series of short stories about the son of Sherlock Holmes and grandson of Raffles. Just light reading.
My Man Jeeves
by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
I would like to endorse Chips review - well written and my sentiments exactly. Since I have trouble putting a Wodehouse book down the fact that this is a collection of short stories is a real bonus. I think I've read all Wodehouse' writings (some more than once) and I can't help but wish he had been even more prolific.
The Four Pools Mystery
by Jean Webster
Interesting mystery. Although fiction, it gives a glimpse of conditions in the south post-civil war. I enjoyed it.
The Affair of the 'Avalanche Bicycle and Tyre, Co., Ltd.'
by Arthur Morrison
A short story about morality in business. As timely today as over a century ago.
Ambrotox and Limping Dick
by Oliver Fleming
An unbelievable story of an unbelievable hero. But he not only rescues the girl but he 'gets' the girl too. And everyone lives happily ever afterward.
The Goose Girl
by Harold MacGrath
A little melodramatic but I enjoyed the story. And I have always been a sucker for a happy ending (more or less). It tends to give you the flavor of Europe in a bygone era.
The Hand in the Dark
by Arthur J. Rees
This is a good, if lengthy, murder mystery. Lots of twists and turns. If you like the genre you will probably enjoy the story.
The Hampstead Mystery
by John R. Watson
Very well written. Good characterization. A few twists and turns along the way with a surprise ending. I enjoyed it very much.
Oldtown Fireside Stories
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
A few 'homey' stories that are of interest if you can handle the dialect which gets a little thick at times. Reflects the importance story-telling had in peoples lives before the advent of radio and television,
Who Killed Bob Teal?
by Dashiell Hammett
Although short - I enjoyed this story. Too bad the site doesn't have more by Dashiell Hammett.
Jill the Reckless
by Pelham Grenville Wodehouse
If you are a big Wodehouse fan, as I am, you will enjoy this book immensely. It has all the interesting characters and plot lines to hold your interest. I hope you find it as amusing as I did.
The Flying U's Last Stand
by B.M. Bower
A little juvenile, I thought, but probably good reading for youngsters. I thought the conclusion a bit abrupt but I guess in anticipation of a sequel.
The Secret Adversary
by Agatha Christie
I enjoyed the book. A little different than the typical Agatha Christie but I found it difficult to put it down. I would recommend it to mystery lovers. I would like to see more Agatha Christie available in this form.
A House of Pomegranates
by Oscar Wilde
I'm afraid I'm not impressed. However, it could be a matter of taste. I skipped large portions and now wonder if time would not have been better served by skipping the whole thing.
The Green Rust
by Edgar Wallace
A little melodramatic and far-fetched but I guess that's why some of us read these types of novels.
The Adventures of Harry Revel
by Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
I enjoyed the first part of the book but got bored with Harry's military career. The book should have ended at the halfway point!
The Clue of the Twisted Candles
by Edgar Wallace
A typical Edgar Wallace classic! Good characterization. It held my interest right to the end.
The Angel of Terror
by Edgar Wallace
Quite a few twists and turns in this book but it holds your attention. I'm not sure I particularly approve of the ending... but there it is!
The Daffodil Mystery
by Edgar Wallace
I may be a rather unsophisticated reader but I know what I like and I enjoyed this book. Once started, I found it difficult to put down. I has moved me to try other works by this author.