Deception

Oct 05, 2016 Veronica â­ï¸� rated it liked it

Inspector Ainsworth chases Susan Burchett, a con artist and suspected murderer, from Australia to Zurich in this cosy murder mystery where the criminals always seem to stay just one step ahead o the law. Deception is the second novel in the Inspector Ainsworth mystery series and although the main story moves away from the character of Nick Kenby it would still be beneficial to read " Inheritance" to get the backstory. Deception is a passive, plot driven story. Mifsud has included his usual colourful cast of characters imbued with good manners and generosity and I found even the criminals were hard to dislike. Set in the 1960's, real events around Sydney have been included to give a sense of time and place. There are plenty of turns throughout and as the story nears its end the mystery ramps up and I became more and more intrigued. I think it will be hard for even seasoned mystery readers to guess the final twist. I received and uncorrected proof copy from the author and I have chosen to write a review.

Apr 01, 2017 Sandra rated it really liked it

An excellent read. The plot is well developed, intricate, interesting and had unforeseen twists and turns. The book structure is solid and the characters are well developed. I think Mr. Mifsud has the talent to be a best selling author. This book definitely deserves to be read! This is an excellent crime thriller, placed in Australia and Switzerland in the 1950's. It has great twists and turns, is interesting, fast paced, can't see all the outcomes in advance. I recommend this book -it's an excellent and engaging thriller. I'll also be waiting in anticipation for Angelo Mifsud's next thriller. 

Apr 25, 2017 Colin Rodgers rated it it was amazing

I recently took the time to re-read two books by Angelo Mifsud, his debut novel "Inheritance" and the sequel "Deception". To someone like me, who grew up in Sydney in the 60s, the setting is familiar and interesting. You don't need to know Sydney however, to enjoy these stories; the plots are inventive and clever, the pace never flags, and the author's attention to detail is top class. A bonus is that the sequel is even better than the original. Go ahead, get hold of these two and give yourself a treat.