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Up Beat and Down Life and Crimes in the Yorkshire Countryside Pannett, Mike

288 pages, Hardcover

First published July 19, 2012

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301 reviews
August 24, 2013
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!
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2,183 reviews463 followers
August 3, 2012
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
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6 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2012
another great book by Mike, each one just gets better and better. Carnt wait for the next one.
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48 reviews
June 19, 2013
I knew I would enjoy reading this book and of course I did! Looking forward to the next instalment already.
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17 reviews2 followers
August 26, 2019
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.
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4 reviews
July 27, 2012
bloomin brilliant
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206 reviews
October 27, 2020
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!
1,181 reviews6 followers
March 19, 2021
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.
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193 reviews
August 8, 2023
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
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1,204 reviews10 followers
May 4, 2022
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.
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703 reviews13 followers
April 24, 2025
Three and a half really. Still good but I preferred earlier ones. A bit 'samey' after a while.
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85 reviews3 followers
July 26, 2013
Fantastic read....cant wait for the next installment!
Mike Pannett's books are a joy to read.
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61 reviews
June 4, 2015
Another great book from Mike. Am finally up to date with all the books, looking forward to the next book already
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March 6, 2016
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!
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