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Death by Demonstration, Patricia Carlon (review by Helen Lloyd)

This book is quite different from Patricia Carlon's usual psychological mysteries, and it is far from her best work. Originally published in 1970, this book shows its age, not just in style but in the plot. The plot had potential, but is let down by boring characters and what I believe was the author's political agenda.

What action there is gets bogged down by the long tedious speeches that most of the characters would launch into at every opportunity.  Although this was only a short book by today's standards (190 p.), it seemed much longer, and I found myself skimming ... Read Review