As if Joe Barley doesn't have enough on his mind. His job as a part-time instructor at Hambleton College is likely to be eliminated, and his partner, Carole, is expecting their first child. He's also been assigned to find the identity of a mole in the English Department who is part of a nasty and embarrassing letterwriting exchange in a student newspaper. But the stresses of his job and personal life are compounded by the disappearance of a member of the Hambleton faculty, and Joe begins to hear rumours that the teacher was involved with a drug ring run by the Russian mob. The long-awaited third installment in the Joe Barley Mysteries series, A Likely Story showcases the biting humour, engrossing storytelling, and keen eye for the ordinary that have made Eric Wright one of the most beloved crime writers in Canada.
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ERIC WRIGHT's twenty novels have introduced readers to such popular detectives as Charlie Salter, Mel Pickett, Lucy Trimble, and Joe Barley. He has won the City of Toronto Book Award, the John Creasey Memorial Award, and four Arthur Ellis Awards. In 1998 he was presented with the Derrick Murdoch Award for lifetime contributions to Canadian crime writing.
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By CHRISMCKIM
Format:Paperback
A Likely Story is the third of the Joe Barley series and uses the similar three mysteries to solve formula. However, Wright does not allow the reader the enjoyment of a fair chance at solving the mysteries. Also, some of the dialogue looks like it was glossed over by an editor who placed far too much faith in Wright. Fortunately, the odd relationship between Joe and Carole made the pages worth turning.
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Great characters.
Mar 20 2013
By J.C.
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I am not normally a mystery reader, but it was my book group's selection. I do love quirky characters, and there were many. Also love the English language and all its foibles which were well represented. The story "wrap up" was done rather quickly, but the journey there was very amusing.
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An easy fun read.
Mar 7 2013
By Linda K. Hatfield
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Format:Paperback
Eric Wright's Joe is a good character with just enough confusion with his personal life to keep him humble. For anyone who has ever taught a night class or been in the middle of an ego driven academic setting this book will ring true with just enough humor to keep it real.
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