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Summary: a pleasant "disposable" mystery
Review: Like the 2 previous "Hearse" books, this is a pleasant "disposable mystery" -- a fun read, but 2 days later, you will have forgotten most of the details. I don't find the protagonist particularly interesting, but marvel at his ability to acquire (however temporarily) beautiful women...
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Summary: a pleasant "disposable" mystery
Review: Like the 2 previous "Hearse" books, this is a pleasant "disposable mystery" -- a fun read, but 2 days later, you will have forgotten most of the details. I don't find the protagonist particularly interesting, but marvel at his ability to acquire (however temporarily) beautiful women...
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Summary: Tim rocks!
Review: Once again, Tim Cockey gives us a hilarious mystery featuring amateur sleuth (and professional undertaker) Hitchcock Sewell.Hitch is hip deep in his usual mix of murder, beautiful women and eccentric supporting characters. Tim's writing is superb, and
as usual, i found myself laughing out loud while reading this (OK, they stared at me on the train, but who cares!) wonderful novel. Mystery fans, rejoice! Hitchcock Sewell is back! And if you haven;t discovered Hitch yet, go out and get all of Tim's fantastic books!
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Summary: Baltimore's Most Irresistible Mortician
Review: Shrimp Martin calls Hitchcock Sewell to say Lucy Taylor has shot him. The nightclub owner survives the initial attack only to be stabbed to death in his hospital bed. All fingers point to Lucy, but Hitch knows his childhood friend isn't guilty of the crime. "The Hearse Case Scenario" follows Baltimore's most-eligible mortician as he digs for the murderer. Suspects in this tale include a lounge duo, a perpetually sauced artist fresh out of the slammer, a petite waitress, Shrimp's shady business partner, and an unknown assailant affectionately referred to as "Toaster Hands." Characters missing from "Hearse of a Different Color" are back with bells on. Cranky detective Kruk, motherly aunt Billie, and Hitch's sexy ex all makes bigger appearances in this installment. The introduction of Pete Munger, a private eye with a mid-life crisis, brings the tone down a bit, but Hitchcock is still up to his wisecracking ways. The author makes slight references to the sleuth's past, but doesn't provide a full background. Read "The Hearse You Came In On" if you want Sewell's whole story. Hitchcock Sewell is a fun character. If you like your mysteries on the light side, then this one is right up your alley. The author's offbeat sense of humor propels this series above similar yarns. You can read "The Hearse You Came In On" and "Hearse of a Different Color" first, but it isn't absolutely necessary. Simply pick up any Tim Cockey book and get to know Hitchcock Sewell.
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Summary: A LOT OF PUNCH TO THE PAGE
Review: There's a lot of punch to the page in Tim Cockey's third tale. Readers of "The Hearse You Came In On" and "Hearse Of A Different Color" know they're in for another rollicking suspense filled ride with an appealing albeit unlikely hero - Hitchcock Sewell, an undertaker called Hitch who really digs gorgeous women and trouble. Hitch's life continues to be awash in both when he receives a call from a local nightclub owner, Shrimp Martin. The word from Shrimp is that he's just been stabbed. Lucy, one of Hitch's best childhood buddies seems to be the knife wielder. Surely, thinks Hitch, this could not be so. Guilty or not Lucy has disappeared and taken Hitch's ex wife with her. Bringing a curmudgeonly private detective along for the ride Hitch begins searching for his friend, which is where the frantic fun begins. Pursuit of the real killer moves at breakneck pace from the world of illegal sports to smoke-filled jazz joints to the beach and to several of Baltimore's infamous watering holes. As in his first two adventures Cockey peoples his fictional world with characters both amusing and off the wall - a jazz musician, a mentally syncopated dance instructor, and, are you ready for an Ida Lupino look-alike? Those who like their suspense served with fun will enjoy riding in Tim Cockey's Hearse series.
- Gail Cooke
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Summary: A LOT OF PUNCH TO THE PAGE
Review: There's a lot of punch to the page in Tim Cockey's third tale. Readers of "The Hearse You Came In On" and "Hearse Of A Different Color" know they're in for another rollicking suspense filled ride with an appealing albeit unlikely hero - Hitchcock Sewell, an undertaker called Hitch who really digs gorgeous women and trouble. Hitch's life continues to be awash in both when he receives a call from a local nightclub owner, Shrimp Martin. The word from Shrimp is that he's just been stabbed. Lucy, one of Hitch's best childhood buddies seems to be the knife wielder. Surely, thinks Hitch, this could not be so. Guilty or not Lucy has disappeared and taken Hitch's ex wife with her. Bringing a curmudgeonly private detective along for the ride Hitch begins searching for his friend, which is where the frantic fun begins. Pursuit of the real killer moves at breakneck pace from the world of illegal sports to smoke-filled jazz joints to the beach and to several of Baltimore's infamous watering holes. As in his first two adventures Cockey peoples his fictional world with characters both amusing and off the wall - a jazz musician, a mentally syncopated dance instructor, and, are you ready for an Ida Lupino look-alike? Those who like their suspense served with fun will enjoy riding in Tim Cockey's Hearse series.
- Gail Cooke
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Summary: A LOT OF PUNCH TO THE PAGE
Review: There's a lot of punch to the page in Tim Cockey's third tale. Readers of "The Hearse You Came In On" and "Hearse Of A Different Color" know they're in for another rollicking suspense filled ride with an appealing albeit unlikely hero - Hitchcock Sewell, an undertaker called Hitch who really digs gorgeous women and trouble. Hitch's life continues to be awash in both when he receives a call from a local nightclub owner, Shrimp Martin. The word from Shrimp is that he's just been stabbed. Lucy, one of Hitch's best childhood buddies seems to be the knife wielder. Surely, thinks Hitch, this could not be so. Guilty or not Lucy has disappeared and taken Hitch's ex wife with her. Bringing a curmudgeonly private detective along for the ride Hitch begins searching for his friend, which is where the frantic fun begins. Pursuit of the real killer moves at breakneck pace from the world of illegal sports to smoke-filled jazz joints to the beach and to several of Baltimore's infamous watering holes. As in his first two adventures Cockey peoples his fictional world with characters both amusing and off the wall - a jazz musician, a mentally syncopated dance instructor, and, are you ready for an Ida Lupino look-alike? Those who like their suspense served with fun will enjoy riding in Tim Cockey's Hearse series.
- Gail Cooke
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Summary: Tim has done it again!!
Review: This guy is awesome--and he will probably send me to Hitch's establishment for telling you this, but he even answers emails!!--I love the "Hearse" books. They are witty and have several people who may be the guilty party--it is always a surprise to find out just who the bad guy or gal is!! This book has all the old familiar places and the same characters who are close to Hitch. I love his Valiant and the ruby red hearse he drives around when his old car is is need of repair. I love Chinese Sue, Detective Kruk, his ex Julia and especially, his Aunt Billie, with whom he plays cribbage to determine who gets the latest funeral. As usual Tim's Baltimore comes alive even as someone gets dead! This book will stand alone, but I recommend reading his other 2 books, too. Mainly because you will want to! Hitchcock Sewall has made the funeral business quite enjoyably tolerable. Men want to be him and women just want him!
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Summary: The Best of the ¿Hearse¿ Series!
Review: This is the third in Tim Cockey's "hearse" series, and it's far and away the best. It has all the humor and attitude of the first two, but here Cockey shows us he can serve up a great mystery too. Hitchcock ("Hitch") Sewell is a thirtysomething undertaker, surely one of Baltimore's most eligible bachelors. When his good friend Lucy is accused of killing her boyfriend, he sets out to find the real killer. As a truly amateur sleuth, Hitch counts himself lucky when he meets Pete Munger, a bona fide private investigator (unfortunately suffering from a midlife crisis). Together, these two will bring a killer to justice. This is an intricate mystery, with almost every character having a strong motive. There are twists and turns galore, and at the center of it all is Hitch, whose ironic sense of humor and quick turn of phrase have made this series a continuing delight. The addition of Pete Munger to this series provides a dour counterpoint to Hitch's carefree jesting. I hope and pray Munger is a permanent addition. These two have the makings of a great mystery-solving pair.
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Summary: Death Can Be Funny
Review: This was the third in Cockey's Hitchock Sewell series and again a very enjoyable book. There were times that I didn't find it as amusing as the other two, but still very much enjoyed the book and will continue to read the series.
The main character is by far my favorite. He's such a smart alec and it's so fun to "watch" him mess with people.
I highly recommend this series as a very enjoyable mystery with comedy thrown in for good measure.
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