Death is a Member
by Desmond John Evans
Published by Athena Press
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Reviewed by Anne-Gigi Chan
At thirty-three, Jim Langton was one of the youngest Chief Inspectors on the Force. However, despite an outstanding career, he has decided to resign and move to Australia to start over due to obstacles and complications in his personal life. Before he could leave, Langton had one more case to settle: a body of a prominent and well-respected member was discovered near the seventh fairway at East Ridge Gold Club.
The moment Langton saw the body, he suspected foul play. The plot thickened when Langton realized that someone from his past just might be the next target. Along with his partner, Sergeant Harry Mills, Langton dug deep into the secrets and lies of the golf club’s members to find out what the motive was for the murder.
I was definitely impressed with the author’s debut novel: an intricate plot that kept me on my toes, well-described characters and lively conversations that brought the story to life… . It was especially a great achievement for someone who decided to fulfill the dream of writing a novel at the age of 81! The ending of the story left it wide open for future adventures with Chief Inspector Langton and Sergeant Mills. I can also see adapted version of this story (and, hopefully, future installments) on TV.
Armchair Interviews says: Recommend this book to anyone who is interested in British police procedurals