Second Violin: An Inspector Troy Novel Audiobook

" Excellent. Exceptional. WONDERFUL...even though there are some very sorrowful pages. John Lawton is a fine, fine writer. I just wish I had read them in chronological order. IMPORTANT! He wrote them out of sync so if you start the series, start with this one. I'm actually going to go back and read the series again, this time in order. "

" Excellent. Exceptional. WONDERFUL...even though there are some very sorrowful pages. John Lawton is a fine, fine writer. I just wish I had read them in chronological order. IMPORTANT! He wrote them out of sync so if you start the series, start with this one. I'm actually going to go back and read the series again, this time in order. "

" The book was just ok. My one possitive comment was the feel of war torn London. "

" The book was just ok. My one possitive comment was the feel of war torn London. "

" not as atmospheric as Alan Furst but very good anyway. "

" not as atmospheric as Alan Furst but very good anyway. "

" Second Violin: An Inspector Troy Thriller by John Lawton (2008) "

" Second Violin: An Inspector Troy Thriller by John Lawton (2008) "

" Seems to be the first in chronological (not date of publication) order in this excellent series. Plots somewhat convoluted, but Lawton brings the ambience of wartime London to life. "

" Seems to be the first in chronological (not date of publication) order in this excellent series. Plots somewhat convoluted, but Lawton brings the ambience of wartime London to life. "

" This is certainly not suspense filled mystery yet it was a decent book set primarily in England during World War II. Good historical fiction and gained some history lessons that I was lacking. "

" This is certainly not suspense filled mystery yet it was a decent book set primarily in England during World War II. Good historical fiction and gained some history lessons that I was lacking. "

" Satisfying for fans of the WWII crime genre although the actual solving of the crime is in the background "

" Satisfying for fans of the WWII crime genre although the actual solving of the crime is in the background "

" Reads as if the author actually experienced WWII; smooth transitions and good language, and proof that if you write well, you only need a thread of a mystery to keep a feeling of anticipation and suspense "

" Reads as if the author actually experienced WWII; smooth transitions and good language, and proof that if you write well, you only need a thread of a mystery to keep a feeling of anticipation and suspense "

" 3.5 stars....the "first" of an out-of-order mystery series... "

" 3.5 stars....the "first" of an out-of-order mystery series... "

" Enjoyed this latest installment. No surprise there. But--and I can't believe I am saying this--I thought the weakest part was the mystery. I could actually have done without. Anyone else read this one? "

" Enjoyed this latest installment. No surprise there. But--and I can't believe I am saying this--I thought the weakest part was the mystery. I could actually have done without. Anyone else read this one? "

" A very compelling wartime thriller, mostly set in the false war before the Blitz begins. One of the better Lawton books. "

" A very compelling wartime thriller, mostly set in the false war before the Blitz begins. One of the better Lawton books. "

" Good book in desperate need of editing. What is it? An historical work on the horrors of Nazi occupied Austria, the internment of suspected enemies of the UK during WWII, or a murder mystery which was tepid at best. "

" Good book in desperate need of editing. What is it? An historical work on the horrors of Nazi occupied Austria, the internment of suspected enemies of the UK during WWII, or a murder mystery which was tepid at best. "

" Inspector Troy series. English interment camps for Jews during the Second War. Death of rabbis and escaping from Vienna are some of the plots. "

" Inspector Troy series. English interment camps for Jews during the Second War. Death of rabbis and escaping from Vienna are some of the plots. "

" The first third of this book was excellent...the story of a Jewish man in Vienna at the time of the "Anchluss" of Austria. The latter parts of the book involve a series of murders during the blitz in London which I did not find as compelling. Well done history of daily life in London. "

" The first third of this book was excellent...the story of a Jewish man in Vienna at the time of the "Anchluss" of Austria. The latter parts of the book involve a series of murders during the blitz in London which I did not find as compelling. Well done history of daily life in London. "

" Inspector Troy series. English interment camps for Jews during the Second War. Death of rabbis and escaping from Vienna are some of the plots. "

" Inspector Troy series. English interment camps for Jews during the Second War. Death of rabbis and escaping from Vienna are some of the plots. "

" This is certainly not suspense filled mystery yet it was a decent book set primarily in England during World War II. Good historical fiction and gained some history lessons that I was lacking. "

" This is certainly not suspense filled mystery yet it was a decent book set primarily in England during World War II. Good historical fiction and gained some history lessons that I was lacking. "

" Reads as if the author actually experienced WWII; smooth transitions and good language, and proof that if you write well, you only need a thread of a mystery to keep a feeling of anticipation and suspense "

" Seems to be the first in chronological (not date of publication) order in this excellent series. Plots somewhat convoluted, but Lawton brings the ambience of wartime London to life. "

" Reads as if the author actually experienced WWII; smooth transitions and good language, and proof that if you write well, you only need a thread of a mystery to keep a feeling of anticipation and suspense "

" Seems to be the first in chronological (not date of publication) order in this excellent series. Plots somewhat convoluted, but Lawton brings the ambience of wartime London to life. "

" A very methodical, slow building story of murder and racism set during the early days of World War II.Not really action packed except for a few chapters. But very emotionally charged. "

" A very methodical, slow building story of murder and racism set during the early days of World War II.Not really action packed except for a few chapters. But very emotionally charged. "

" 3.5 stars....the "first" of an out-of-order mystery series... "

" 3.5 stars....the "first" of an out-of-order mystery series... "

" Enjoyed this latest installment. No surprise there. But--and I can't believe I am saying this--I thought the weakest part was the mystery. I could actually have done without. Anyone else read this one? "

" Enjoyed this latest installment. No surprise there. But--and I can't believe I am saying this--I thought the weakest part was the mystery. I could actually have done without. Anyone else read this one? "

" The book was just ok. My one possitive comment was the feel of war torn London. "

" The book was just ok. My one possitive comment was the feel of war torn London. "

" I enjoyed reading this book, let's get that out of the way first. That said, there didn't seem to be any overarching story or cohesion to this book. "

" I enjoyed reading this book, let's get that out of the way first. That said, there didn't seem to be any overarching story or cohesion to this book. "

" Second Violin: An Inspector Troy Thriller by John Lawton (2008) "

" Second Violin: An Inspector Troy Thriller by John Lawton (2008) "