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Mark @ Carstairs Consider
, June 13, 2023
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When Frank Malloy learns of an auto show happen in Madison Square, he is excited to go. While there, he meets Alvin Bing, who is there trying to introduce his electric cars. When one of those electric cars runs over Mr. Bing the next day, his widow hires Frank to find out what happened. With the help of the usual characters, can Frank solve the case?
Yes, the core cast of characters are all here, and I loved spending time with them again. The plot is one of the darker ones in the series, so the character’s interactions helped lighten things. As always, the plot kept me turning pages, even when I figured out a key plot point early. And yes, someone had developed electric cars as early as 1900, when this book is set. I found that part of the history presented here fascinating. While this isn’t the strongest entry in the series, fans will still enjoy visiting favorite characters.
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