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Pity poor Harry Devlin., Mars 19 2004
It's a bittersweet moment for Liverpool attorney Harry Devlin when his troubled ex-wife comes back into his life after a two-year absence, asking if she can stay with him for a few days. Harboring secret hopes for reconciliation, he agrees. Sadly, he never gets the chance to pursue his plan, as she is brutally murdered only hours after appearing on his doorstep. Devlin, who barely spent any time with her in between, is as confused as the police, who naturally zero in on him as a suspect. Still obsessed with her, he undertakes an investigation into her death, a search which exposes him to the sordid details of her recent past, and to unexpected peril. Although Devlin's been a fixture on the UK mystery scene for well over a decade, this is his first US appearance. Surprisingly, the book reads like it was written just yesterday, with nary an anachronism in sight. In Devlin, Edwards has created a smart, sympathetic character, one readers can identify and sympathize with. The attorney's obsession with his wife drives the action, never stretching credulity. In Edwards' hands, Liverpool comes to life in all its sordid glory, its dingy and dank locales providing a vivid backdrop to the book's action. Devlin also manages to insert a bit of social commentary as well, including the poor, the middle class and the absurdly rich in his cast. Add to that a mystery that will keep readers guessing until the final scene, and you have a portentous US debut, one which will leave its audience primed for future installments.
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