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Last Bus to Woodstock: An Inspector Morse Mystery 1
Last Bus to Woodstock: An Inspector Morse Mystery 1 | Colin Dexter
FROM CWA CARTIER DIAMOND DAGGER AWARD WINNER COLIN DEXTER 'Do you think I'm wasting your time, Lewis?' Lewis was nobody's fool and was a man of some honesty and integrity. 'Yes, sir.' An engaging smile crept across Morse's mouth. He thought they could get on well together . . .' The death of Sylvia Kaye figured dramatically in Thursday afternoon's edition of the Oxford Mail. By Friday evening Inspector Morse had informed the nation that the police were looking for a dangerous man - facing charges of wilful murder, sexual assault and rape. But as the obvious leads fade into twilight and darkness, Morse becomes more and more convinced that passion holds the key . . . PRAISE FOR THE INSPECTOR MORSE SERIES "The Inspector Morse series, both the novels and the television dramas, are among the finest creations of British culture and are known and loved all over the world." Sydney Morning Herald "Let those who lament the decline of the English detective story reach for Colin Dexter" Guardian
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lauraisntwilder
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Pickpick

I listened to the audio with my husband on our drive back from TN on the 28th. Knowing it was first published in the 70s explains some of the weirder parts (like the discussion on rape by some irredeemable male side characters). Morse is likable and the mystery was satisfying.

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BookNerdMama

Anyone else think Morse is a bit of a creep? Also that Colin Dexter is a bit of a creep?
Loved, loved, loved Lewis, but never watched Morse. Think I will continue to not watch Morse. Blech.

TheEllieMo The Morse of the TV series, and of the later books, is a very different person to the Morse of the early books in the series 1y
rwmg As Lewis succeeded Morse, I always hoped Hathaway would get his own series 1y
BookNerdMama @rwmg Me too! But then Laurence Fox lost his everloving mind. Alas. 1y
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BookNerdMama @TheEllieMo Good to know! 1y
BookNerdMama Y'ALL. WTF??? Morse/Dexter is an even bigger creepy perv in this one!!! Felt a bit sick a couple of times. It felt exactly like the type of novel in which the narrator/pov character is the creepy perv killer. It reminded me of The Meaning of Night, which I def also bailed on, as clearly cannot stomach that sort of thing. 1y
BookNerdMama **Was referring to the second Morse book above, Last Seen Wearing.** 1y
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johncadams
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Last Bus to Woodstock is the first Inspector Morse mystery. It begins just where Endeavour (TV) leaves off and was also adapted as part of the first Morse series.

#crimefiction #mysteries #murdermysteries

PurpleyPumpkin Loved the British tv series! Never read the books, though. I should get around to that!📚 2y
BookNerdMama @PurpleyPumpkin No! In the books, Morse is a super creepy perv. Don't ruin the TV series for yourself if you loved it! 1y
johncadams @PurpleyPumpkin I really enjoyed both the books and the TV series. Hope you enjoy the books too if you get around to sampling some of them. 1y
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Adventures_of_a_French_Reader
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Panpan

Some books don't age well...
Sexism, middle-aged men behaving like enamoured teenagers, thus leading to rather bad character development/psychology. "What a sad lot," was the phrase that kept coming to my mind.
The mystery plot didn't convince me. The main characters didn't grasp my interest (probably for the reasons mentioned above). The description of how the murder got solved was not very satisfactory to me.

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Minervasbutler
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Pickpick

Morse arrives a fully-formed character here - irascible, a grammar nazi, a lover of Wagner and crosswords, a bit of a drinker and with an eye for the ladies. His views on rape are unlikely to endear him to the #metoo brigade, but are a pretty fair reflection of mid-seventies attitudes, certainly in the British police force. Highly recommended for fans of traditional whodunnits.

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rwmg
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Pickpick

In the first Inspector Morse book, he investigates the case of a dead body of a woman found in a pub car park.

Although I've seen odd episodes on TV, I had never read any of the books before, something I can see I will have to remedy.

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rwmg
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Lizpixie
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Pickpick

Bk6 of my #MarchUnshelfing #challenge is done. I don‘t know why I haven‘t read the Morse series before, it was brilliant, if a little dated. After all, this was published in 1975. It was still a great read and as much as I love the tv series, the book was so much better. Reminded me very much of Peter Robinson‘s Inspector Banks series, which I adore as well. Plus, Oxford. A city I have dreamt of visiting for a very long time. Highly recommend.👍

Cinfhen Wow!!! Lots of prompts👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 it‘s almost your birthday 🎂 🎁 how u celebrating?? 5y
Andrew65 Can‘t beat Morse. 5y
Librarybelle Lots of great prompt completions on this one! 5y
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Lizpixie
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Next up in my #MarchUnshelfing #challenge is a book that‘s been on my #MountTBRShelvesOfDoom for over ten years! I bought this from a 2ndhand bookstore that‘s been closed for at least that,so maybe it‘s been on them longer. The 1st two Inspector Morse novels in one, I‘ve always meant to read them but it‘s one of those books that keep sliding down your list until you forget it‘s even there, until I was watching the tv series & remembered I had it.

Clwojick Woohoo!!! 🥳🎉🎉🎉🎉 5y
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Naj
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Mehso-so

To say this book is sexist would be an understatement and there are some really disturbing thoughts on rape from some of the characters, even for 1975. Coming to the mystery itself, it was good, even if the writing was shoddy in some places. I've read one more book in the series, so I know that the writing gets better. Will read the next one and I hope that Morse stops objectifying every living and dead woman he looks at.

3/5 🌟

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Naj
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What the actual hell did I just read?!

Amiable 😳😫🤬 5y
readingjedi That's just vile. 5y
Naj @readingjedi @Amiable There's casual sexism throughout the book but this is just...wow. Got published in the '70s 5y
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TheEllieMo
Last Bus to Woodstock | Colin Dexter
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Having watched all 6 series of Endeavour, and before that most series of Lewis, I decided I needed to go back to where it all started and read the original books.

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Andrew65
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#FavouriteCrimeFightingCouple has to be Inspector Morse and Sergeant Lewis from the Colin DexterSeries and the Morse TV Series. They are responsible for my love of the crime genre. #MarchMadness The first book in the series is the tagged book.

Sarah83 Still sad that this TV series wasn't broadcasted in Germany. 😥 7y
Andrew65 @Sarah83 It was a true classic, so a shame they didn‘t pick up on it. 7y
Sarah83 I know the books and the sequel series 'lewis'. it's one of my favourite detective stories. Love the Oxford setting. 💖 7y
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Andrew65 @Sarah83 The Lewis Series was also excellent, but wish they gave Lewis something to smile about! (edited) 7y
Sarah83 That's true. In Germany they show now the series endeavour. The show before the Morse's books. Have you seen them? 7y
Andrew65 @Sarah83 Only seen a couple of those. 7y
Sarah83 You didn't like them? 🤔 7y
Swe_Eva I'm just now watching Lewis for the first time and it's SO good. He just got together with LH, so he's smiling a lot! 😉 7y
Andrew65 @Sarah83 We did enjoy them, they just came at a time where we drastically reduced our tv viewing in order to read books. 7y
Andrew65 @LT_eva You should check out Morse, likely to be some episodes or clips available on YouTube, you will then see Lewis as a young man. 7y
Swe_Eva @Andrew65 I have the Morse ones on my to-watch list for when I'm done with Lewis. I've seen pictures of him - he's SO young. 😂 7y
somebooksaround So so good!!!! 7y
kspenmoll Loved that TV series but have not read the books The series is based on! 7y
Andrew65 @kspenmoll I‘ve read a few of the series which have a slightly different feel to the TV series. 7y
Andrew65 @josteele Definitely Agree. 7y
CarolynM @Sarah83 I love Lewis too. The supporting characters are just so good 7y
Andrew65 @CarolynM They did such a great job with both Morse and Lewis, still some of the best detective programmes out there. 7y
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kaysworld1
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These here are all my collections

The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks
immortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare
Shannara Trilogy by Terry Brooks
THe Dwarfs by Marcus Heitz
Inspector Morse collection by Colin Dexter
Agtha Christie collection.

I've read many more but these are in my home right now.
Have you read any? what did you think? and which ones?

Dr.Who_number10 Oh my gosh I‘m reading Cassandra Clare‘s books and they‘re amazing!! Well worth the time spent reading it!!!😂❤️❤️❤️ 7y
kaysworld1 @Dr.Who_number10 This collection I got for my birthday last year of my bestie. 7y
Dr.Who_number10 Man you have an awesome friend!!!😂😂😂@kaysworld1 7y
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KarenUK
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#rocktober #nooneknows Morse‘s first name for most of this series.... 💕(RIP lovely John Thaw who played this fabulous character on screen , and to this character‘s creator Colin Dexter who sadly died in March this year)

hlgreenfield I didn't realize Colin Dexter had passed away. :( I haven't read many Morse novels, but I've enjoyed them all! 7y
Cinfhen Not familiar with this series.... 7y
Andrew65 @Cinfhen This was the forerunner of the many 2 hour Detective TV programmes, a great series with a great lead actor! I like the books but do think in this case I did actually prefer the tv series. Ran from 1987 - 2000. I think it is this programme that gave me my love for Detective books. 7y
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Cinfhen So it‘s a BBC thing?!? @Andrew65 7y
KarenUK @cinfhen He was a super smart and grumpy Oxford policeman, who loved opera and crosswords, and loathed the hierarchy and privilege of the colleges.... his sidekick was given a tv show of his own after this actor died (‘Inspector Lewis‘ which they show it on PBS).... 7y
KarenUK @hlgreenfield I loved seeing his cameo appearance in every Morse and Lewis episode.... usually as a College porter.... (edited) 7y
Centique 😍😍😍 7y
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jenniferw88
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zsuzsanna_reads Some great books in there and some I'd love to read! 7y
zsuzsanna_reads I liked the Colin Dexter, you should definitely read it! 7y
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Andrew65
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Finished Last Bus to Woodstock, my third book finished during the #springcleaningreadathon . Now to try and finish the fourth. This was an excellent book for an introduction to Inspector Morse, I aim to continue with the series.

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Andrew65
Last Bus to Woodstock | Colin Dexter

Back onto the #springcleaningreadathon. I hope to finish three books today, first off the first book in the Morse series. Good luck everyone with the last day.

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Andrew65
Last Bus to Woodstock | Colin Dexter

Finished work so can now start my #springcleaningreadathon with this book. Morse is a good way to kick it off in memory of Colin Dexter. Also when got spare moments I am listening to Sarah's Key.

BibliophileMomma 😀👍🏼 8y
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Andrew65
Last Bus to Woodstock | Colin Dexter

#Springcleaningreadathon Will finish off Sarah's Key by Tatiana De Rosnay. Then I'm going for a Detective Spring Clean 1. Last Bus to Woodstock by Colin Dexter (first book in the Inspector Morse Series, in tribute to Colin Dexter who died last month), 2. Blade of Light by Andrea Camilleri (Inspector Montalbano), 3.Incomplete Revenge by Jacqueline Winspear (Maisie Dobbs) 4. The Ghost and Mrs Jeffries by Emily Brightwell. Wonder how far I'll get!

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quirkyreader
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In case anyone missed it, Colin Dexter has passed away. He will be greatly missed. This article is from the guardian.

zsuzsanna_reads 😢😢😢 but we still have Morse and Endeavour. 8y
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Andrew65
Last Bus to Woodstock | Colin Dexter

Really sad news, Colin Dexter (creator and author of Inspector Morse) has died. He created a great character in Inspector Morse and I grew up with the TV Series (and the later series Lewis). This TV Series helped launch my passion for crime TV / Books. RIP Colin knowing you leave behind many memories for many people and a great character that will live on. Enjoy reuniting with John Thaw who did a superb job, he WAS Inspector Morse for me.

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KarenUK
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So sad....RIP to the creator of my favorite detectives...Morse and Lewis... Colin Dexter dies at 86 years young... 😢

cathysaid Oh no!! I ❤️ Inspector Lewis. Have you read any Dexter books? I have not, so I was wondering about them. 8y
KarenUK @cathysaid I have, and they are fun.... great characters and love the Oxford setting... 8y
ValerieAndBooks 😢. I remember the PBS TV series way back when and read some of the mysteries! They were good but I was in college then, so didn't keep up with the reading of the series. 8y
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kellock
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Pickpick

Well it's safe to say I'm taken with Morse. Absolutely loved it. Could see traces of the TV Morse I love. The story was fab and I totally didn't see it coming who did it. You know it's good book when you cover the bottom of the page with your hand to stop yourself racing on!! Got the next batch to keep me going 😀

Heather_Reads 😂😂 you sound like me when I read, having to cover the bottom of the page. It's the worse when your eyes just wander a little further than they should. I'm glad you enjoyed this! 8y
kellock Especially when they are about to reveal a murderer! 8y
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kellock
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Getting some reading in before this week gets mental busy with school shenanigans. Am really enjoying Morse. Can tell it's from different times, policemen telling people not to drink too much before driving!

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kellock
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Me and my little yellow cab are fair enjoying Morse. It's a really good story with touches of humour. They clearly kept the TV character true to the books as I can totally hear John Thaw when I'm reading the dialogue "Good God man!"

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kellock
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I have a teeny tiny obsession with the TV show Lewis and it's taking me to Oxford at Easter. Thought I should read some Morse before my travels. Really looking forward to this one.

KarenUK All the 💗💗💗for Morse, Lewis and Oxford 😊 hope you have an amazing trip... 8y
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Heather_Reads
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One of my favourite tv shows at the moment is ENDEAVOUR, which is basically all about young Inspector Morse when he's just starting out in the police. This quote was in an episode I watched tonight and I wanted to share it with you guys - even if it isn't a direct quote from a book. It was just a really nice reminder to cherish the things that are special to us (like books!).

Magslhalliday I *adore* Endeavour. Partially for Baby Morse, but also for Roger Allum as his Inspector. 8y
Heather_Reads @Magslhalliday They are both so excellent in it. I'm a little bit in love with Baby Morse though. I especially like the way he says "police". I don't know why. He just makes the word sound nice. (Too weird?) 8y
Magslhalliday @Heather_Reads no, he's adorable. Always a sucker for a skinny guy in a sharp suit. ;) 8y
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wonga
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my vote for #bestsidekick is Detective Sergeant Robbie Lewis from the Inspector Morse crime novels. he was played in the popular TV series by Kevin Whately, with John Thaw as Inspector Morse. #booktober @RealLifeReading

KarenUK Love this choice... Lewis is amazing, and love Hathaway too, but he's TV only :/ 8y
wonga @KarenUK I ❤️ Hathaway too :) so sad the series has ended. 8y
KarenUK @wonga maybe there'll be a 'Hathaway' series???? I can dream 😊 8y
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erzascarletbookgasm
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#funfridayphoto #mystery I love the iconic Chief Inspector Endeavour Morse series! I have also enjoyed watching the tv series starring John Thaw, who did an excellent job in portraying the eccentric detective with a penchant for music, poetry, art and crossword puzzles! @Liberty

kspenmoll I have enjoyed both ad well😊📚 8y
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Lizpixie
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#somethingforsept #septemberphotochallenge #day6 #bookanddrink Another entry for my book&drink is my nightly herbal tea, Chamomile&SpicedApple tonight,with my omnibus of Inspector Morses first two cases by Colin Dexter. I used to drink six or seven cups of coffee a day until I started getting palpitations & reflux, so now I'm restricted to maximum 2 cups of coffee & then it's herbal tea or a pot of Earl Grey. And I drink plenty of water as well.☕️

SharonGoforth Inspector Morse❤️ 8y
Dragon Sounds like a relaxing cup of tea 8y
RealLifeReading Looks like a good way to end the day 8y
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KarenUK
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Like @Liberty my hands down favorite college set book is Donna Tartt's 'The Secret History'.... But my other shout-out is for Colin Dexter's Inspector Morse mysteries.... I will read ANYTHING set in or around Oxford University, so these stories are a favorite #funfridayphoto

[DELETED] 2232195534 I thought of the Morse books too. All those characters are on my mind as the last episodes of Lewis have just finished. Oxford is almost like another character. 😀 8y
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