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murder on bank street	Customer Rating:
I sped through "Murder on Bank Street" in 2 days because I have been wondering who killed Dr. Tom Brandt for 9 books now. I can't say too much because I don't want to spoil the ending, but this book is very satisfying. The last few chapters are fast paced, & there are even some hints that Sarah & Malloy may get together soon. These are truly some of the best historical mysteries out there.

Fantastic	Customer Rating:
Anything that Victoria Thompson writes with these same characters is a delight. Can't wait for the newest book due out in 2009. I started mid-way on this series and then went back and read them all so I wouldn't miss any details. They are an easy read, sometimes the reader figures out the mystery ahead, but it still doesn't diminish the telling of the tale and the vibrant descriptions of the era.

ANOTHER GREAT GASLIGHT MYSTERY	Customer Rating:
REALLY, REALLY ENJOYED THIS BOOK. ALSO, AS ALWAYS, AMAZON IS SO PROMPT WITH SHIPPING MY ORDERS!!!

Closure

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After four years, the latest in the Gaslight Mystery series has a follow-up to the murder of Dr. Tom Brandt. Detective Sergeant Frank Malloy of the NYPD undertakes an investigation of the cold case, with the help of the dead man's father-in-law, who funds his effort, even to the extent of providing the additional assistance of Pinkerton detectives. The New York police originally did little to look into the case, and after the lengthy interval it isn't an easy task. Originally, the widow's rich father thought it best not to pursue the matter, since he believed any facts uncovered would upset his daughter Sarah. As the investigation progressed, revelations uncovered seemed to justify the original assumption, and Malloy, who provides a love interest for Sarah, believed that might prove to be the case. Certainly, what is discovered is shocking, to say the least. The descriptions of Little Old New York toward the turn of the 1890's are delightful and incisive. The book is sharply written and proceeds at a brisk pace, and the interaction of the characters graphic and moving. The class distinctions between rich and poor are vivid, and the dialog is written in keeping with the times in which the story takes place. Bank Street is the 10th entry in the series, and it is recommended.

A fast-paced mystery

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MURDER ON BANK STREET: A GASLIGHT MYSTERY tells of Malloy, who is charged with solving the murder of Dr. Tom Brandt - four years after the fact. Malloy's probe of the doctor's successes and notable treatment failures provides a theory, suspects and discoveries - including one that could threaten his relationship. A fast-paced mystery, MURDER ON BANK STREET is a solid recommendation for any mystery collection. Diane C. Donovan California Bookwatch