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Loading... To Kingdom Comeby Will Thomas
None. I guess I am going to have to create a mystery bookshelf. In the second novel of this series, Barker and Llewellyn infiltrate an Irish revolutionary cell. The mystery--who is the mastermind of the group--was obvious, but the period detail, swiftly moving story, and judicious use of historical figures make this an enjoyable read. (  ) nmele | Apr 6, 2013 |  I really enjoyed the first Barker and Llewellyn mystery, "Some Danger Involved," and was looking forward to reading their second adventure, "To Kingdom Come." But while I'm still very high on Llewellyn's character and narration, I've become less enthused about Barker. The more I read about him, the more his "Holmsian eccentricities" appear to me as calculated and irritating. His character seems to me a much less interesting one than I first thought. (  ) y2pk | Mar 10, 2011 | After a strong opening for this series, I found this one a little disappointing. Instead of solving a murder, this was a different style, involving infiltration of a group of Irish terrorists planning to blow up strategic sites in London. I still enjoyed the characters, but I'm not a fan of the 'secret organization' books. An interesting comparison to [The Secret Agent:] from last year. (  ) cmbohn | Feb 18, 2010 | Excellent. At least as good as the first one. Sherlock Holmes meets Tom Clancy. Highly recommended to fans of both. ( ) horacewimsey | May 18, 2009 | A great second book in the Barker and Llewelyn series set in Victorian England. The writing is very good, you slide through the pages quickly and smoothly. Though it is a quick read, it is also meaty. There are lots of details, and great settings and characterizations. The main POV character is the young assistant Llewelyn. He has been taken in, and is being trained in life and detection by the more experienced and senior Barker. Barker is an enigma wrapped in a mystery. The historical setting, and characters ring true to the time period. The story is interesting, and has touches of humor. A wonderful series. ( )1  FicusFan | Mar 28, 2007 | no reviews | add a review
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