Murdoch Mysteries: Except the Dying (Series #1) (Paperback)

from quiBee

This book is the first book in a series set in late 19th century Toronto. There may be comparisons to Anne Perry, but it isn't quite there in the first book yet, though it does show promise.Coming from a small Victorian town myself, which glories in the era and in its past, this book brings home ...

from kmajort

Murdoch Mysteries tv show based on these novels.Pretty good, an instance where I like the AV product more than the print product... but the TV show has been made up in ways to make it more appealing (strong, intelligent female role, WD is more educated...etc). The book shows how hard/well the aut...

from Auntie-Nanuuq

This was confounding to me.... I just couldn't get a grasp on "Who-done-it". Set in Victorian Toronto, a young woman is found dead in the snow and stripped of all her clothes....Two prostitutes have more knowledge than they are willing to share, their neighbor has a penchant for "keeping" dogs......

from MrsLee

I wish I could judge this book without prejudice, but the fact is, I kept comparing it in my mind to the TV show, "Murdoch Mysteries." I loved the TV Murdoch. He is an amateur scientist, very well read and in quite a bit of conflict with his religious expectations and the life he experiences. The...

from carlyrose

Like another reviewer, I couldn't help comparing to the television series. The book felt disjointed, and the characters blander and less likeable than the characters in the show. The plot was confusing and not a very satisfying mystery. I enjoy Anne Perry's mysteries, which are sometimes more sor...