Backstabber: A Hitchcock Sewell Mystery

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Summary: Surprisingly different...
Review: That's what I have to say about Tim Cockey's latest novel, BackStabber. Although I had a hard time getting into the book at first, after the first few chapters I decided to keep going in hopes the plot would take enough of a turn to keep me interested. I had no idea where this author was headed when he jumped from a murder scene to picking up a cadaver in a nursing home where he met up with a resident who happened to be an older lady acquaintance. And there were some scenes that I just couldn't buy. But then again, it's fiction. So I gave Mr. Cockey the benefit of a doubt and kept going. And the story began to take on different twists and turns. I did think it got to be a bit too wordy at times, but I managed to skip over what I thought was just that...too wordy.
However, I thought the character of Hitchcock Sewell was well developed. It's a shame the author stuck a name like Hitchcock on such a handsome hunk of a man. I have a thing about the names, and if the hero is described as a handsome hunk, then I think his name should fit the description as well. And let's face it, there's just nothing sexy about a name like Hitchcock. No offense meant, of course. I wish now I'd read this author's debut novel instead of this latest published novel. And I may do that yet. I think Mr. Cockey is a very talented writer. The prose flows well, and he displays a keen sense of humor along with his ideas for an excellent plot. I was quite surprised when I'd finished the book to learn how he'd managed to bring the plot of this particular story all together. I just hope he doesn't get into a rut by writing too many Hitchcock Sewell mysteries, because I think Mr. Cockey has too much talent not to write something different.


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Summary: "Sometimes in life, things can't be corny enough"
Review: This latest book by Tim Cockey, "Backstabber" is another great offering, starring Hitchcock Sewell. Some very serious subjects are touched on in the book, in a humorous manner, such as nursing homes. The characters in the nursing home setting make you laugh aloud. The romantic aspects of the book are also touching and humorous. Cockey presents a light way to look at death and the funeral business (and it is a business). Some of Hitchcock's lines could make up a standup comedy routine. Many of the characters in this series are in each book and they have become like old friends. The situations Hitchcock places himself in(like with the police), you want to say "don't do it" but you know all along that he will. Any reader of mysteries and especially with a humorous touch will love this series. I believe this offering, "Backstabber" is the best, by far. However,if you have not read the other four in the "Hearse" series, I strongly recommend them. You will find that you can hardly wait for the next adventure.