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Yorkshire Murder Mysteries #3
The Man in the Pink Suit
Frank P. Jones, the celebrity art critic known nationally as “The Man In the Pink Suit,” is seen by four independent witnesses and recorded shooting industrialist Charles Tabor. Jones strongly denies the charge, but he has the motive, the opportunity, a Walter PPK/S automatic, and no alibi.
Detective Inspector Michael Angel is called in to unravel another nerve-jangling mystery in his quirky, unique way. But what is the truth? Was Jones hypnotized, drugged, or is he simply a liar?
Perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.
THE DETECTIVE
Michael Angel is over fifty, married to Mary. They don’t have any children. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or due to the problems of Mary’s sister who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the small local police station and is devoted to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort and has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the routine office work and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money. He is always at odds with his immediate chief, Detective Superintendent Horace Harker, who is lazy, a hypochondriac and not a bit interested in assisting Angel in serious police work.
THE SETTING
Bromersley is a market town at the bottom of the Pennines surrounded by stone and hawthorn-edged fields grazed by cattle and sheep. It is cold as anywhere in the winter but its closeness to the mountains protects it from many gales and heavy falls of snow. The town’s industry today includes the manufacture of ball bearings and whisky bottles, and a huge brewery produces Bromersley’s best bitter, which is considered the finest beer for miles around. Wednesday is market day, and the town centre is host to the frequent cries of stall-holders hawking their wares while the enticing smells of cheeses, coffees, foreign spices and fish and chips tempt your taste buds as you wander through the stalls. The police always find it difficult to catch pilferers and pickpockets in such a crowd. Bromersley folk are easy to befriend but many of the old people are stubborn and still buy their fruit and veg in pounds and ounces, not kilos and grams.
MICHAEL ANGEL SERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Book 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Book 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
MORE YORKSHIRE MURDER MYSTERIES COMING SOON. JOIN THE JOFFE BOOKS MAILING LIST TO BE THE FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT THEM.
Detective Inspector Michael Angel is called in to unravel another nerve-jangling mystery in his quirky, unique way. But what is the truth? Was Jones hypnotized, drugged, or is he simply a liar?
Perfect for fans of R.D. Wingfield, Colin Dexter, Peter Robinson, Reginald Hill, and Agatha Christie.
THE DETECTIVE
Michael Angel is over fifty, married to Mary. They don’t have any children. They are a devoted couple but the relationship sometimes breaks down due to his job or due to the problems of Mary’s sister who lives in Edinburgh and imposes on their easygoing natures. Michael works at the small local police station and is devoted to defeating crime, murder, and dishonesty of any sort and has no personal ambition beyond being a good husband and a successful detective. He doesn’t want promotion with all the routine office work and stress that goes with it. He is incorruptible but always short of money. He is always at odds with his immediate chief, Detective Superintendent Horace Harker, who is lazy, a hypochondriac and not a bit interested in assisting Angel in serious police work.
THE SETTING
Bromersley is a market town at the bottom of the Pennines surrounded by stone and hawthorn-edged fields grazed by cattle and sheep. It is cold as anywhere in the winter but its closeness to the mountains protects it from many gales and heavy falls of snow. The town’s industry today includes the manufacture of ball bearings and whisky bottles, and a huge brewery produces Bromersley’s best bitter, which is considered the finest beer for miles around. Wednesday is market day, and the town centre is host to the frequent cries of stall-holders hawking their wares while the enticing smells of cheeses, coffees, foreign spices and fish and chips tempt your taste buds as you wander through the stalls. The police always find it difficult to catch pilferers and pickpockets in such a crowd. Bromersley folk are easy to befriend but many of the old people are stubborn and still buy their fruit and veg in pounds and ounces, not kilos and grams.
MICHAEL ANGEL SERIES
Book 1: THE MISSING NURSE
Book 2: THE MISSING WIFE
Book 3: THE MAN IN THE PINK SUIT
MORE YORKSHIRE MURDER MYSTERIES COMING SOON. JOIN THE JOFFE BOOKS MAILING LIST TO BE THE FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT THEM.
204 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2005
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Roger Silverwood
78 books86 followersThe Yorkshire author writes crime stories about Detective Inspector Michael Angel who lives a fairly happy existence with his wife Mary in the town of Bromersley in South Yorkshire.
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September 15, 2020
Everyone saw the popular television man in pink suit has shot computer giant Charles Tabor. And he had every reason to. He was caught on the CCTV footages, his dress has been found complete with his suede shoes. The gun has been recovered from under the seat of his own car and ballistics confirm the killing shot was made from that antique gun.
It's a pretty solid case but Detective Michael Angel isn't quite happy about the reaction of the man in pink suit. Why doesn't he react like he should? Why does he behave like it's a piece on tele?
Charles Tabor was a crooked man, he might have killed some people to rise to his position. He certainly doesn't have just one enemy.
Silverwood has once again has excelled in keeping us guessing as to whether DI Angel would be right in proving us right. A special mention for the wonderful characterization of Indian-Amercian Cadet Ahmed Ahaz, one who fears and loves his boss in equal measures.
It's a pretty solid case but Detective Michael Angel isn't quite happy about the reaction of the man in pink suit. Why doesn't he react like he should? Why does he behave like it's a piece on tele?
Charles Tabor was a crooked man, he might have killed some people to rise to his position. He certainly doesn't have just one enemy.
Silverwood has once again has excelled in keeping us guessing as to whether DI Angel would be right in proving us right. A special mention for the wonderful characterization of Indian-Amercian Cadet Ahmed Ahaz, one who fears and loves his boss in equal measures.
July 7, 2021
What a ridiculous portrayal of the police. With no evidence except statements that the man wore a pink suit, and there happens to be a man who wears a pink suit in town, a person is arrested and then charged. Then the police do as the media says when they wanted an interview - not likely. And this is only by page 49. Goodness knows what other ridiculous situations the police are going to be put in during the rest of the story! Don't normally make comments so early in a book, but this one is so silly, it beyond belief. It's certainly going to need to improve to get me to change my one star!
April 30, 2021
A FRUSTRATING READ
We don't know what happens to Ingrid in the end. We are never told how or when Angel got the flat, nor how the Minister knew where the flat was and how he managed to gain access. We still don't know how Angel looks, or are we to assume he looks like Roger Moore since the vague allusion is made? Or, is he the old codger he seems to be in previous books. In short, a frustrating read!
We don't know what happens to Ingrid in the end. We are never told how or when Angel got the flat, nor how the Minister knew where the flat was and how he managed to gain access. We still don't know how Angel looks, or are we to assume he looks like Roger Moore since the vague allusion is made? Or, is he the old codger he seems to be in previous books. In short, a frustrating read!
March 16, 2020
Plot ok but........
I was disappointed in the first two of Th series and thought the third might be an improvement. It isnt! The story is good with a twist at the end which was kept
from the reader until the very end. This made it a bit rushed. Not sure Angel really follows procedure. Works through intuition rather than fact.
I was disappointed in the first two of Th series and thought the third might be an improvement. It isnt! The story is good with a twist at the end which was kept
from the reader until the very end. This made it a bit rushed. Not sure Angel really follows procedure. Works through intuition rather than fact.
March 8, 2021
Just a so so book. Can't say I liked it, can't say I disliked it. I thought the first part of the book (30-40) pages was good, but then it went downhill from that point on.
Story was intriguing but went flat quickly. Also hard to like a book, when the main character is just not likeable.
So three stars is perfect for this book.
Story was intriguing but went flat quickly. Also hard to like a book, when the main character is just not likeable.
So three stars is perfect for this book.
August 5, 2021
The plot could have lead to a much better book, although conclusions/actions made by the police are not very well supported. I have to say, they really need someone better at editing at the publishing house. I've counted more than ten serious editing errors, as I did in previous books by the same author.
March 22, 2020
Quite fun!
Almost did not read this based on prior book in the series but fortunately I changed my mind. This book was very enjoyable and while clues were peppered liberally throughout, the solution was not overly apparent.
Almost did not read this based on prior book in the series but fortunately I changed my mind. This book was very enjoyable and while clues were peppered liberally throughout, the solution was not overly apparent.
May 3, 2020
I Just Really Like D I Angel and his crew and look forward to the next one!
I have always enjoyed British mysteries since I first met Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. I have passed on my love of Christie to my children, too!
I have always enjoyed British mysteries since I first met Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. I have passed on my love of Christie to my children, too!
February 7, 2023
First time I had read this author. It had its witty moments. The plot was plausible and it took me awhile to figure out where he was going. The characters were not strong enough to keep my interest though. Last one I will read from Silverwood in this series.
September 13, 2024
Number three in the series and michael angel is still obnoxious as ever but gets the job done. The book involves a murder, an mp and various criminals, but they are no match for angel(n0 spoilers). So go out and buy the book and enjoy.
January 30, 2020
GC
This book is another great mystery by this author. Keeps you in suspense right to the very end. A five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
This book is another great mystery by this author. Keeps you in suspense right to the very end. A five 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.
February 27, 2020
Another good read from this author, lots twists and turns also a bit of humour. Thought I'd sussed the killer but yet again I was wrong.
March 23, 2020
The best so far!
This is my favorite case of Inspector Angel's so far. Lots of likely criminals, good character definitions, twists and turns, just lovely.
This is my favorite case of Inspector Angel's so far. Lots of likely criminals, good character definitions, twists and turns, just lovely.
April 17, 2020
Nope, can’t say I enjoyed this one bit.
Felt like it was dragged out far to much.
Found it quite boring TBH
Felt like it was dragged out far to much.
Found it quite boring TBH
June 26, 2020
Fabulous story line
Fabulous storyline I like the Yorkshire references and talk. The characters are very likeable and you never know where the story's going to lead you.
Fabulous storyline I like the Yorkshire references and talk. The characters are very likeable and you never know where the story's going to lead you.
July 5, 2020
British police mystery..good characters
July 22, 2020
great read,thrilling entertaining and gripping,full of suspence
September 25, 2020
Great read
Another good read. Great characters, some twists and dogged police work.
Easy holiday reading and some comic quips. I'll get the next one
Another good read. Great characters, some twists and dogged police work.
Easy holiday reading and some comic quips. I'll get the next one
October 11, 2020
Enjoyed this book. It had several twists and turns. A fairly simple plot but a nice twist at the end. I do like the protagonist-Inspector Angel. Would recommend it for a quick, light read.
November 25, 2020
Still a fan
Several plots that all tie together at the end. Of the supporting characters, Ahmed is my favorite. Always wanting to please Angel.
Several plots that all tie together at the end. Of the supporting characters, Ahmed is my favorite. Always wanting to please Angel.
January 3, 2021
The books have some great mysteries, but jumping around to other cases and other characters messes with the original story.
February 21, 2021
The man in the pink suit
Enjoyable book but enjoyed the last one better still i read it in 2 nightspot i wasn't in the edge of my seat like the last one into the next
Enjoyable book but enjoyed the last one better still i read it in 2 nightspot i wasn't in the edge of my seat like the last one into the next
November 1, 2021
A good read
Fun. Moved along. Characters were interesting, and just detailed enough. The plot had just enough twists and turns to keep it interesting.
Fun. Moved along. Characters were interesting, and just detailed enough. The plot had just enough twists and turns to keep it interesting.
December 4, 2022
Good read.
Although I enjoyed this second book almost as much as the first I was getting tired of the detectives rude, almost racist comments.
Although I enjoyed this second book almost as much as the first I was getting tired of the detectives rude, almost racist comments.
July 13, 2023
Loved this
August 1, 2023
Reviewed as box set
November 22, 2024
This is a very enjoyable “lwho done it “crime story not unlike a Vera or Midsummer Murders. The characters are colourful and the story engaging. .
December 25, 2024
Was disappointed in this book. I’ll try one more in the series before I give up.
January 11, 2020
Easy read, plenty of mystery with elements of humour. Strong likeable main character.
December 29, 2019
This is the third book in the series about Inspector Angel & they just get better & better. You feel like you're wearing a very comfortable, well worn pair of slippers!! You slide into the wise & witty life of Michael Angel. A man who outsmarts the baddies, constantly quips one liner insults to his work mates and manage to solve a couple of crimes with time for a cup of tea! (Obviously not made by him.)
Inspector angel is the epitome of old fashioned policing, polite, a gentleman, but he doesn't rest until the jobs done!
I LOVE HIM!!
Inspector angel is the epitome of old fashioned policing, polite, a gentleman, but he doesn't rest until the jobs done!
I LOVE HIM!!
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