The Last Detective (Dangerous Davies Book 1)
Book: The Last Detective is the first Dangerous Davies novel, a comic crime mystery about a northwest London detective reopening a missing-persons case from twenty-five years earlier. This Kindle edition is listed as 272 pages and includes features such as enhanced typesetting and Word Wise.
At a glance
- First novel in the Dangerous Davies series, originally published in 1976.
- Follows a comic detective investigating a decades-old missing-persons case.
- The series was later adapted for UK television, and this novel was made into a movie in 1981.
Pros and cons
Pros
- A mix of detective mystery and comic characterization, rather than a straight thriller.
- The listing identifies this as Book 1, making it an entry point to the Dangerous Davies series.
- Word Wise and enhanced typesetting are listed as enabled Kindle features.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Felony & Mayhem Press |
|---|---|
| Publication date | May 15, 2013 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 272 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1937384814 |
| File size | 3.7 MB |
| Screen Reader | Supported |
|---|---|
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers looking for a comic crime novel with an older missing-persons case at its center.
- Readers who want to begin the Dangerous Davies series with its first novel.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a contemporary crime story, since the novel was originally published in 1976.
- Readers looking for a serious, relentlessly suspenseful detective thriller.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
58% 58% - 4 stars
27% 27% - 3 stars
8% 8% - 2 stars
4% 4% - 1 star
3% 3%
The listing provides aggregate ratings but no customer-comment summary, so it does not establish what readers praised or criticized. The overall rating distribution leans positive, though a smaller share of ratings is mixed or negative. That gives only a broad reception signal and cannot indicate whether readers especially liked the comic tone or the mystery itself.
Frequently asked questions
What is The Last Detective about?
A northwest London detective takes up a missing-persons case that is already twenty-five years old. The novel combines crime investigation with comic characterization.
Is this the first Dangerous Davies book?
Yes. The listing identifies it as Dangerous Davies Book 1.
Which Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as enabled or supported. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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