The Final Cut

Barney Thomson #7

by Douglas Lindsay

The last judgement of Barney Thomson... Searching for answers to his tortured, murder-filled existence, Barney is drawn to take a job in London, as personal barber to Thomas Bethlehem, the head of an upcoming and trendy marketing agency. Such is Barney's fate, that just as he arrives in the capital, a serial killer by the name of Harlequin Sweetlips begins to run amok among the young, go-getting executives of Bethlehem's company. Suddenly, but entirely predictably, Barney is once again in the middle of a multiple murder investigation. As Satan returns to haunt Barney and to steer him down his final, inevitable path, could it be that Bethlehem's latest client, a wise-cracking New Englander with an easy smile and a handy ability with a thunderbolt, is the man to provide the deliverance that has eluded Barney Thomson for so long?

Genres: Crime

363 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 1, 2009

Reviews

[Alan McCord · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perhaps the most complex of the Barney Thomson series in terms of the number of active elements. We have workplace revenge, corporate intrigue, a reappearance of a former investigating officer, and extended appearances by both God and Satan, sometimes together! I can't give away any spoilers but Igor can: "Arf!"

[Kurt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Had to list the omnibus of seven separately due to the 2015 challenge. Review for the Omnibus:

Admittedly, it's perseverance that got me through all seven books. The first three, though interesting, were not very captivating. The last four were more flowing and well paced. Overall a good alternative read.

[Tom · Rating 3 out of 5]

OK, kind of muddled in tone, but entertaining enough

[Peter Jakobs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice crazy plot with lots of side ideas. Will read about hairdresser Barney!

[Cameron Geddes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kind of brought everything to a decent close - not excellent but a decent enough read