You're Coming With Me Lad: Tales of a Yorkshire Bobby

Lad series

by Mike Pannett

Policing rural Yorkshire is a far cry from Mike Pannett's old job hunting down drug gangs and knife crime in Central London. Settled back in his native Yorkshire, the former Metropolitan Policeman finds that life as a rural beat bobby is no picnic. After a crazed swordsman threatens to take his head off, he finds himself confronting a knife-wielding couple bent on carving each other up. When a stag night turns ugly he ends up with the groom, the best man and the bride-to-be all banged up in the cells -- and the wedding just hours away. With record-breaking floods and politicians to escort, will Mike find time woo the woman of his dreams?For fans of Gervase Phinn and James Herriot.

Genres: Memoir, Nonfiction, Biography

266 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 25, 2009

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Enjoyable tales from the life of PC Mike Pannett as a policeman in rural Yorkshire.
This is a warm, cosy and humorous read - perfect for curling up with some light reading.

[Louise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have not laughed so much at reading a book until this one! It's like having a favourite uncle sitting down with a pint of beer, telling you stories. You feel for him and his companion, Ann and you get so involved... :)

Anyway, blooming brilliant is all I can say! As Thommo would say: Get on wi' it lad! Where's the next one by Pannet?

[Mark Crowther · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant read, thoroughly enjoying this series, looking forward to the remaining books in the series

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE these books, Mr Pannett writes with a lovely open way about him , I feel that I know him.
They are honest, amusing. The odd tear too along the way.

Most of all they are hugely funny!

This copper will take you along every chase so fresh you'll feel you sat in the back of the car!
A gem of a read! As they all are! Treat yourself to a great feel good book!!!

[Lynne Christensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

An hilarious escape into the lovely Yorkshire countryside, resplendent with its unique characters, beloved customs and suspicious 'lads'. A fun take on the work of a Yorkshire bobby dealing with everything from missing persons to someone stealing milk - off doorsteps. Written in a zesty tone, this book will not disappoint.

[Ollie Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really enjoyed this book even though it was my second time of reading it.

The story’s of PC Pannett were still excellent to read, I need to get the second book to know what happened once Ann moved to York.

Did they move get a home together, did they get married need to get the second book to find out.

[Helen Miller · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mike Pannet a natural story teller.

Another charming series of police related incidents. Full of humour and insight. Makes the life of a country Bobby seem wonderfully warm and interesting.

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

Another great collection

Another great collection of memories from his time in the beat in rural Yorkshire. A great variety of incidents packed with a good dose of humour. Looking forward to reading more.

[Adele · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another series completed sadly, read out of order but I’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the comings and goings of the Yorkshire Bobby. I’ve done vets (Herriot), school inspectors (Phinn), Herbridean coffers (Beckwith) so I wonder who will be next to fill the gap…

[Kath · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bits were slow but I enjoyed it enough to look for another in the series. A bit like James Herriot for policing, set in the late twentieth century. There are beautiful descriptions of the Yorkshire landscape and ways of life and it is all very warm.

[Sara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly enjoyed this book, great characters and I love this part of the country :-)

[Apparet · Rating 2 out of 5]

Yorkshire plodder

[Linda Galway · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5. Entertaining

[Matt · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm actually awarding this book 3.5⭐️
Enjoyable and often amusing tales of a countryside bobby, well written but as with all these books sometimes a little bit boring in parts! That's life though not all action but still a page turner. I'll certainly read the next book in the series!

[Trevor · Rating 4 out of 5]

A funny read, much in the mould of Gervaise Phinns books.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mike's books are just brilliant, once you start reading them you just carnt put them down.

[Paul Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even better than the first. Great tales and vivid descriptions of some of the finest land in the country!

[Dch3jac1 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Warm hearted, funny, well-written.
A feel good book with some good stories.

[Heather · Rating 3 out of 5]

Pretty good....but not James Herriot! It was readable...but not gripping.

[Mousie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another great book, laughing at the end about Walt that had to read to fella!