A Necessary Dealing

Eric Ward #8

by Roy Lewis

An Eric Ward novel

Hardcover

Published January 1, 1989

About the author

John Royston Lewis, who published his fiction under the name Roy Lewis, was a prominent English crime writer who wrote more than 60 novels. He was also a teacher, and he taught Law for 10 years before being appointed as One of Her Majesty’s Inspectors of Further & Higher Education. He lived in the north of England where many of his novels are set.

Lewis is also the author of several law texts, which he published under the name J.R. Lewis.

Librarian's note: There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Denis Davidson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Eric Ward's keen,analytical skills stand him in good stead in this intriguing mystery. Our hero digs deep to bring the killer to justice, while resisting the man-eating Eileen, who uses all her seductive skills to manipulate him; Ward is too wise to succumb!Roy Lewis writes well crafted stories which never fail to entertain.

[Paula Corregan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good mystery!

This mystery had intrigue and many surprises. It featured a former policeman turned lawyer and is set in England. I highly recommend this book to other mystery readers.

[Carol Hatch · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intelligent mystery

I love it when I happen upon intelligent mysteries, and this 8th in the Eric Ward series didn’t disappoint. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. It captured my interest throughout, had lots of twists and turns, and yes, it made me think!

[Mr Kenneth L Mullen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another good story

Another good story set in the world of finance,business and intrigue with a well thought out plot and a good ending. I have read all the books by Roy Lewis and have a personal preference for the Inspector Crowe series.

[Brian Murgatroyd · Rating 4 out of 5]

Storyline very good.

A bit heavy going reading ins and outs of business takeovers,maybe have been better a bit more condensed.Plenty going on within the storylines and a satisfactory ending.I have read all the series up this, they are all very worthwhile reads.😎😎

[donna hennebury · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good series

I have read all the first eight of these novels.The Eric Ward series I have enjoyed all so far.I think it's nice to read a series as you get to know the main players as you go along.I am on to the next read book nine.

[Eirlys · Rating 5 out of 5]

An Intelligent Mystery

A well thought out storyline with intriguing characters. Eric is getting j involved in a company called Broadlands after the Chair asked him to advise her. An interesting story with murder and finance causing mayhem .

[L Jerome Krovetz · Rating 1 out of 5]

fair e

Too much diScussion about grades and the stock market. I was )ist several times
This was not an easy book to read .

[Martin Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roy Elms writes a classic

I have to say, I couldn't put it down and the end came way too soon. With the classic twist at the end, this is a must read.

[Anne Pipkin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Didn’t like it enough to continue

[Ellie Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another solidly enjoyable entry in this very good series.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The mugging of Fred Wishart raises no concerns. Then the chairnan of Broadlands wants Eric Ward to advise her during a takeover bid. But what will Ward discover, and then he become suspicious when there is another death attached to the company.
Entertaining modern mystery.
Originally published in 1989.