Up Beat and Down Dale: Life and Crimes in the Yorkshire Countryside

Lad series

by Mike Pannett

Mike Pannett, once of the Metropolitan Police, is back in Yorkshire, policing one of the largest rural beats in England. Mike is called to investigate a series of burglaries, which are sending shock waves through the area. Remote farmhouses appear to be the targets, which stretches Mike's small team to the limits. Then, as winter sets in, two dogs are found running loose - Mike fears the owner has gone missing in the dreadful weather and is forced to call on a full-scale search. Throw in a night-time operation in an empty museum, and the harrowing business of taking three children into care against their mother's wishes, and it's quite a case-load for the author of Now Then, Lad, You're Coming With Me, Lad, Not On My Patch, Lad and Just the Job, Lad.

Genres: Biography, Nonfiction, Memoir

289 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 19, 2012

Reviews

[Trevor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The last book in the series of Mike Pannett's adventures in North Yorkshire. Like all the rest, a joy to read.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, he really is the Gervais Phinn of Policing, the books are witty, humorous and "nice" but they also tell the crime stories well.

It's a shame there won't be any more, I believe his next book is about his days in the Met.

Recommend all his books, brilliant!

[Helen Aistrop · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant, great, fantastic I thoroughly enjoyed it xxx

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

really enjoyed the lastest adventures of acting sarge pannett policing the yorkshire dales and its funny in parts and looking forward to the next installment of the series

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

another great book by Mike, each one just gets better and better. Carnt wait for the next one.

[Carol Cropp · Rating 5 out of 5]

I knew I would enjoy reading this book and of course I did! Looking forward to the next instalment already.

[johnpalmer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Police Work in Rural Yorkshire

A witty and at times heartbreaking story of modern policing. Funny or sad you understand what it means to be a policeman in a small town in Yorkshire.

[Jim · Rating 5 out of 5]

bloomin brilliant

[Craig Macdonald · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic.. just like Mikes previous books.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this. I've read a couple of Pannett's other books and they're just as good.

For all the crimes described in this book are serious, they're told in a gentle manner which makes it feel like you're not reading a hardcore real crime book.

It also helps that these are really well written and you can tell that he cares about his job, community and those in it. So glad I found these!

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

A great book

A very enjoyable account of the life and work of a policeman in the Yorkshire countryside. Mixed in with the usual police work there are some very funny incidents. Glad I found this book and I intend to read more.

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read, it was full of laughs and emotion, really hope there is a follow on to this as it ended right on a cliffhanger!
There must be a follow up! Couldnt put the bool down, absolutely brilliant

[Heather · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book...hope to read more in same series

[Adele · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’ve now read the four books I’d picked up from various charity shops and having enjoyed them all, I have chased down the 5th to complete the set. I Will miss the tales from the Yorkshire Bobby when I’ve finished the series.

[Kath · Rating 3 out of 5]

Three and a half really. Still good but I preferred earlier ones. A bit 'samey' after a while.

[Katrin V · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fine, but not my cup of tea.

[Rachel Green · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic read....cant wait for the next installment!
Mike Pannett's books are a joy to read.

[Mousie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book from Mike. Am finally up to date with all the books, looking forward to the next book already

[Chris Garner]

I enjoyed this book. I dipped in and out. Good stories from a part of the world I know well. My Mum enjoyed it and read it in 2 days!