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The Dark Side of The Road
The Dark Side of The Road: A country house murder mystery with a supernatural twist | Simon R. Green
2 posts | 4 read | 3 to read
Ishmael Jones is someone who can’t afford to be noticed, someone who lives under the radar, who drives on the dark side of the road. He’s employed to search out secrets, investigate mysteries and shine a light in dark places. Sometimes he kills people. Invited by his employer, the enigmatic Colonel, to join him and his family for Christmas, Ishmael arrives at the grand but isolated Belcourt Manor in the midst of a blizzard to find that the Colonel has mysteriously disappeared. As he questions his fellow guests, Ishmael concludes that at least one of them – not least Ishmael himself - is harbouring a dangerous secret, and that beneath the veneer of festive cheer lurk passion, jealousy, resentment and betrayal. As a storm sets in, sealing off the Manor from the rest of the world, Ishmael must unmask a ruthless murderer before they strike again.
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Lucy_Anywhere
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I ended the year on a bit of a dud, which was a shame. I really liked the premise of this book as a mash-up of urban fantasy and country house murder mystery, but the execution didn‘t work for me. Some bits jarred and secrets were revealed far too easily. On the other hand, the contrast between the wintery setting and the tropical heat of Thailand amused me!

RamsFan1963 Green is my favorite author, but this is one series of books I haven't read yet. I've loved all his other series, but for some reason, this one doesn't interest me. It's set on my TBR for awhile now, maybe 2021 I'll take the plunge 3y
Lucy_Anywhere @RamsFan1963 I‘ve read some of his other books (Nightside and Edwin Drood) and remember enjoying them. I suppose he‘s allowed to have a dud every now and then! 3y
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OutsmartYourShelf
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Agatha Christie style with a supernatural twist. Rating: 3.5/5