Most enjoyable book I’ve read in a long while, Michael. Not because I’m a jazz fan … which I am. Not because I love good coffee, but dread grinding the beans … which I do. Not because I prefer the tactile, almost zen like process of playing vinyl records to CDs or MP3s … which I certainly do. Or that its primarily set in those parts of London where I spent much of my own youth hunting for those elusive, hard to find records … which I did.
Well maybe there’s a little of all that in why The Vinyl Detective hit a note with me. But the main reason is its fabulously enjoyable story, great plot, brilliant colourful characters, witty dialogue and humorous intrigue. So rare these days to come across a thriller with original protagonists and a story line set in such unconventional, but oh so fascinating, locations. It may not be high literature but its definitely high end entertainment.
Go for it, and, btw, I really love Joe Lovano‘s Trio Tapestry, best wishes, David! The book is out now in Germany, but it‘s an easy read in the original language, I think. Tell me what you think!