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Five and a Half Tons by John Bayliss This is the debut novel by John Bayliss featuring private detective Springer who would rather no one knew his first name as it does not fit with the tough image he would like to cultivate He yearns for a few rich clients and simple cases but in his hapless easy going way instead finds himself trapped at the heart of the action With a loan shark the police and assorted gangsters chasing him and out for revenge will he manage to convince anyone he is telling the truth Writing in a confident voice that is laconic easy going and disarmingly funny Bayliss has created a comfortable quirky character whose off beat humour is a delight The black and white pictures that accompany the text are a thoughtful addition and enhance the tale beautifully I look forward to reading the next in the series which I am promised is on the way I shall happily follow Springer to see what he gets up to next Thank you for a lovely read Fran Macilvey writer Trapped My Life With Cerebral Palsy Skyhorse 2014 9781909374614 I fell in love with the main character Springer He is a private detective but has never dealt with anything this big before Out of his depth we follow him through a case that he seems to be unaware how he got roped into An innocent seeming missing person job finds him being shot at at the very beginning and the action and twists in the tale get him deeper into something he d never have taken on knowingly. Epub five and a half tonsil A really enjoyable read 9781909374614
Five and a Half Tons not so much film noir as seaside gris The year is 1962 and Westerby on Sea is slumbering through its drab off season Life is quiet for J.
Five and a half tonsh hard F Springer Private Detective and though he admires Philip Marlowe and Sexton Blake quiet is pretty much how he likes it Called in to find a missing woman he has high hopes of solving the case and getting paid in double quick time But for Springer life is never so simple Soon he s embroiled in an affair that involves housebreaking missing diamonds threats to his life an apparent suicide and a pigeon fancier who suspects Springer has amorous designs on his daughter The police take an interest first arresting Springer then warning him off and finally using him as bait in a trap To further complicate Springer s life Jim Tarbet the local wideboy is determined to make Springer repay a trifling debt Like a famous predecessor Springer tries to be taller but all around there are too many goons and not enough brains Five and a Half Tons
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Five and a half tonslings The story is fast paced and full of action It s really well written and I could really relate to Springer s predicament.Springer is a chicken kind and skint but very loveable
