Inspector Hobbes and
the Curse is an amusing fantasy take-off on Sherlock Holmes and
Watson. Hobbes, the Sherlock of the pair, has enormous physical and
mental capabilities that aren't quite human. His bumbling sidekick,
Andy, is accident prone, particularly when he drinks too much, or is
faced with a beautiful woman.
The novel is set in
a charming village in the Cotswolds. The villagers are upset because
Felix King, a billionaire developer, is trying to buy up local
property. His sister and assistant, Viola, is a tempting target for
Andy's attraction to beautiful women.
Panthers and
werewolves are sighted in the area around the village and may be
responsible for the sheep killings that initially involve Hobbes in
the investigation. However, human murder is also on the agenda, and
this book turns into a typical murder mystery.
I enjoyed the book.
It's light-hearted reading appropriate for a rainy day, or any day
you're eager for amusement. The characters are well drawn. They're
not quite human, except for poor Andy, but that makes them more fun.
The plot and setting are interesting and draw you in to the world of
the novel.
Although this is the
second novel in Wilkie Martin's mystery series, it can be read as a
standalone tale with no reason to go back to the first story for
background. I recommend it as a relaxing fantasy read.
I reviewed this book
for Net Galley.
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