ith his frst 1988 novel, "Evidence ie" (Werd Lock, London, 3/6), les Vivian has once again produced an exciting mystery yarn in which our old friend Inspector Head is the centre of attraction. sr. Vivian has surpassed all his previous efforts—and they were stamped with the hallmark of excellence—with case, and there appears to be little doubt that this accomplished author fs fast becoming one of the most popular of present day writers of detective fiction. In "Evidence in Blue" a man is found stabbed to @eath in a hotel opposite the police station, presenting a problem which, upon investigation, reveals plenty of information regarding the victim, but precious little about the murderer; a stalemate seems almost inevit-fable until the theft of a folio of documents of national importance is unearthed, thereby providing the frst clue towards the motive or the crime.
Inspector Head is thereafter seen slowly but painstakingly progressing in the right direction and with a de-rightfully: steady accuracy he eventually runs the criminal to earth. Here is a book that can be thoroughly recommended as being a brilliant detective story that will strongly: appeal to all lovers of Mr. Vivian's powers of skilful and subtle deduction and fine characterization—r.ar.
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