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A review by balthazarlawson
A Study in Stone by Michael Campling
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Dan Corrigan is burnt out and decides to take a break from London and moves into his sister's cottage in a small village in Devon. He gets to know his neighbour, Alan, and on a trip to Exeter, in search of real coffee, they come upon a cryptic message on a slab of stone in a cafe that claims to be more than it is. This sets them on the path to decrypt the message and find it's meaning. But there are those that don't want the truth revealed.
This is a novella that introduces the main characters of the series and is a good introduction. You get to learn about their personality and their motivations. I really enjoyed this, though, one or two things about the main character did annoyed me. His intense reactions is clearly why he is hiding out in a small village.
This is a novella that introduces the main characters of the series and is a good introduction. You get to learn about their personality and their motivations. I really enjoyed this, though, one or two things about the main character did annoyed me. His intense reactions is clearly why he is hiding out in a small village.