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Diagnosis Murder
“Mr. Kendall, in the past few months there have been a number of doctors who have mysteriously disappeared, or whose deaths were either alleged to be accidents, or were suicides, or they were actually murdered.” Kendall made a mental note to find out about these ‘other doctors.’ “A number of doctors you said. How many are we talking about?” Mrs. Eaton thought for a few moments. “To my knowledge there have been at least eight cases in the past six months. There may be a whole lot more that I know nothing about.”
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287 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 7, 2016
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August 18, 2018
( Format : Audiobook )
"What's your point, Mr.Kendall?"
With so many slick action, fast talking private eyes out there, it's rather refreshing to meet one who tends to bumble from each possible clue to the next, often ignoring the absolutely (at least to the reader) obvious until it's either reinforced by his overworked police detective friend or prodded into activity by his much more able and observant assistant, Molly.
In fact, it was Molly who pressured Kendall into agreeing to help a woman look for the truth behind the alleged accident of her doctor husband. He died when the brakes in his car failed and he ran headlong into a wall. She believed he'd been murdered. And his death was not the only one: several doctors had, in the past few weeks, either disappeared, been murdered, had an accident or suicided. Coincidence? Kendall didn't believe in coincidence, he said.
This book by John Holt is fun. Written with short, simple sentences, it is an easy read and with many of Kendall's thoughts fashioned as questions rather than statements ("It's not a crime, is it?" "It's none of our business, is it?"), although often irritating, it does give a personal immediacy. There is also résumé type repertition as the grouchy, coffee and cake loving detective slowly forms theories and attempts to find evidence.
Yes, it's slow paced, the main protagonist infuriating and the plot obvious, but there is something very comfortable and enjoyable, especially as read by narrator, Mark Sanford, slightly gruff voiced but clear and giving differentiated voices for the various characters. A good choice.
An unusual private eye story, very laid back and easy with the indecisive Kendall taking centre place, backed by the redoubtable Molly. Not for fast action fans, but good fun nevertheless and very enjoyable.
"What's your point, Mr.Kendall?"
With so many slick action, fast talking private eyes out there, it's rather refreshing to meet one who tends to bumble from each possible clue to the next, often ignoring the absolutely (at least to the reader) obvious until it's either reinforced by his overworked police detective friend or prodded into activity by his much more able and observant assistant, Molly.
In fact, it was Molly who pressured Kendall into agreeing to help a woman look for the truth behind the alleged accident of her doctor husband. He died when the brakes in his car failed and he ran headlong into a wall. She believed he'd been murdered. And his death was not the only one: several doctors had, in the past few weeks, either disappeared, been murdered, had an accident or suicided. Coincidence? Kendall didn't believe in coincidence, he said.
This book by John Holt is fun. Written with short, simple sentences, it is an easy read and with many of Kendall's thoughts fashioned as questions rather than statements ("It's not a crime, is it?" "It's none of our business, is it?"), although often irritating, it does give a personal immediacy. There is also résumé type repertition as the grouchy, coffee and cake loving detective slowly forms theories and attempts to find evidence.
Yes, it's slow paced, the main protagonist infuriating and the plot obvious, but there is something very comfortable and enjoyable, especially as read by narrator, Mark Sanford, slightly gruff voiced but clear and giving differentiated voices for the various characters. A good choice.
An unusual private eye story, very laid back and easy with the indecisive Kendall taking centre place, backed by the redoubtable Molly. Not for fast action fans, but good fun nevertheless and very enjoyable.
July 23, 2018
I really didn't enjoy this, which was not what I was expecting, I've enjoyed other John Holt books, but this one...
Well, to start with, the detective is an idiot! He regularly ignores crucial information, crucial information so obvious that I can't understand how the author could expect us to buy an experienced detective ignoring it, it defied believe. It didn't just happen once either, it happens multiple times for each piece of information.
Then there's the fact that the detective can't even remember what his own opinion is "this isn't worth investigating, police ruled it an accident"... "this could have been foul play"... "definitely an accident"... "could have been murder"... "definitely an accident"... "oh wait, police now say it's suspicious"... "an accident, the police ruled it an accident" and more, it drove me up the wall.
I had to force myself to finish the book, it was almost physically painful, I'll never get those hours back.
I'm not sure how much effect it had but I haven't read the series, I'm not familiar with the characters of their quirks, maybe that would have changed something.
The narrator did a good job, the character voices are clear, believable and distinct. The pacing and tone of the delivery work well with the story.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
Well, to start with, the detective is an idiot! He regularly ignores crucial information, crucial information so obvious that I can't understand how the author could expect us to buy an experienced detective ignoring it, it defied believe. It didn't just happen once either, it happens multiple times for each piece of information.
Then there's the fact that the detective can't even remember what his own opinion is "this isn't worth investigating, police ruled it an accident"... "this could have been foul play"... "definitely an accident"... "could have been murder"... "definitely an accident"... "oh wait, police now say it's suspicious"... "an accident, the police ruled it an accident" and more, it drove me up the wall.
I had to force myself to finish the book, it was almost physically painful, I'll never get those hours back.
I'm not sure how much effect it had but I haven't read the series, I'm not familiar with the characters of their quirks, maybe that would have changed something.
The narrator did a good job, the character voices are clear, believable and distinct. The pacing and tone of the delivery work well with the story.
I received a free copy of this book from the author and/or narrator and/or publisher and I voluntarily wrote this honest review.
July 25, 2018
I had a hard time rating this audiobook. I liked the book but I found Kendall to be a very simple minded investigator. I finally stopped judging Kendall and just listened to the book I enjoyed it. I thought Mark Sando does a good job of narrating this book. He kept me listening to the end. I would listen to more by this author but I need to remember that the style of this investigator is not what I am used to reading.
I was gifted this book with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.
I was gifted this book with the understanding that I would leave an honest review.
May 24, 2021
It has been a while that I have listened to Kendall and Molly it didn't matter I just picked up and relaxed with them. This was yet another interesting story, how does John think of these. Mark Sando's narration just works and feels so Kendall.
If you havent listened to any of these books do yourself a favour and do.
I was given a free copy by the author but the review is entirely my own.
If you havent listened to any of these books do yourself a favour and do.
I was given a free copy by the author but the review is entirely my own.
August 2, 2021
Diagnosis Murder (Kendall Book 7) was a good read by John Holt. In this book, Kendall investigates a number of doctors who mysteriously disappeared or died. I enjoyed reading this book and can’t wait to read more by the author.
February 1, 2017
So glad to see Kendall and Molly are back from Ireland and have a new case to crack.
Doctors are disappearing at an alarming rate. Accidents, suicide or murder? All the missing doctors have something in common - alternative cures for children's cancer.
Why would anyone want these doctors to disappear? Who could they be a threat to? Who is behind this ?
Will Kendall (with Molly's help of course) be able to find the answers? We follow him as he meticulously inspects all the details and any clues in his usual methodical way.
Throughout we have not only an excellent story but are entertained along the way with the amusing dialogue between Tom and Molly.
I enjoyed this very much and highly recommend it.
Doctors are disappearing at an alarming rate. Accidents, suicide or murder? All the missing doctors have something in common - alternative cures for children's cancer.
Why would anyone want these doctors to disappear? Who could they be a threat to? Who is behind this ?
Will Kendall (with Molly's help of course) be able to find the answers? We follow him as he meticulously inspects all the details and any clues in his usual methodical way.
Throughout we have not only an excellent story but are entertained along the way with the amusing dialogue between Tom and Molly.
I enjoyed this very much and highly recommend it.
September 13, 2018
John Holt have done it again.
I really enjoy every book of his and when he couples with the narrator Mark Sando no argument there an excellent audiobook is born each time !!!
In a way instead of writing a review on every book of his I could probably just copy/paste one review to every audiobook by John, he have never disappointed me, not yet and the way he writes probably he will never will !!!
I full heartedly recommend this and all of John Holts books.
Yes I got this audiobook for free but I fully believe that my review was honest.
I really enjoy every book of his and when he couples with the narrator Mark Sando no argument there an excellent audiobook is born each time !!!
In a way instead of writing a review on every book of his I could probably just copy/paste one review to every audiobook by John, he have never disappointed me, not yet and the way he writes probably he will never will !!!
I full heartedly recommend this and all of John Holts books.
Yes I got this audiobook for free but I fully believe that my review was honest.
August 17, 2017
Most infuriating detective
Kendal is an American detective who tosses English words about with abandon, words like learnt instead of learned, whilst instead of while, "layby" instead of pull off, and knows people who actually offer tea. He must have watch Columbo marathons to perfect his most aggravating methods. But he is still a good read, at least four stars worth.
Kendal is an American detective who tosses English words about with abandon, words like learnt instead of learned, whilst instead of while, "layby" instead of pull off, and knows people who actually offer tea. He must have watch Columbo marathons to perfect his most aggravating methods. But he is still a good read, at least four stars worth.
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