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The Strings of Murder by Oscar de Muriel

The Strings of Murder

by Oscar de Muriel
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  • First Published:
  • May 3, 2016, 412 pages
  • Paperback:
  • May 2017, 416 pages
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Michael Haughton

The Strings of Murder by Oscar de Muriel
To the main character Mr. Frey he had received a note from Wiggins, his assistant, urging me to go to headquarters. James Monro, the new commissioner, had demanded my immediate presence.

I deliberately started with this line cause it suited the frame of mind the writer wants the readers to have. These names of character shaped the story and plot. Which of course were cops and the killings had started. Funny enough though the writer add some amount of humor to the story which I'm grateful for.

I believe readers won't be so much bored when reading as do other books.

I want to though as usual examine the lines that seem to have err in phrases so that readers can have a chance to agree or not. My first line to look at is : "and then my heart stopped as I made out the crouching figures" while the line used may have its meaning to be just a phrase. It may not be the best choice. The writer could just say the heart seemed to stop. Just think about it.

I was taken aback to the fact that Lord Salisbury  who is their Prime Minister of England was well known to Frey a leading Detective. This puts a twist to the plot as most books don't.

This is a summary I had to utilize but plot was not bad at all. a good read for suspense minds. Frey reports to Detective "Nine-Nails" McGray, local legend and exact opposite of the foppish English Inspector. McGray's tragic past has driven him to superstition, but even Frey must admit that this case seems beyond belief.

A fairly good job by the writer as the humor of Scottish writer was obvious and that made it a good read. ratings 4 put of 5
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