annieb123
Written on Feb 1, 2020
Inspector Ghote's Good Crusade is the second book in the classic Inspector Ghote series by H.R.F. Keating. Originally published in 1966, this reformat and re-release by Severn House is 224 pages and will be available in ebook format (other editions available in most formats).
I've enjoyed Keating's books for decades and it's really nice to see these classic stories being re-released for a new audience. This is a very gentle book with a slow pace and meandering but intelligent main character. I have read other reviewers saying that Inspector Ghote's investigations will appeal to fans of Alexander McCall Smith and lovers of the old Columbo TV series and I can definitely see the similarities, but I think, respectfully, that H.R.F. Keating brings a unique pacing and sensibility to the cozy mystery.
The story development and denouement aren't in any way shocking or unexpected, and to be fair, I think they would have seemed a lot more unexpected during their original release period. He has been copied and there have been a lot of homages in the intervening 50+ years since it was written.
No violence, one murder, clean language, appealing and gently paced. This would be a perfect read for a gentle train ride or cabin weekend.
Four stars. I am so pleased to see Severn House taking these up and re-releasing them.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.