Dangerous Pursuits

Gabriel Ash and his dog, Patience, while walking in the woods, is surprised to see a terrified girl running toward him. She has obviously been attacked and needs help. Calling Detective Chief Gorman, an investigation is begun. However, the description of the attacker strongly resembles Ash. And thing......more

Thinly plotted, which is about the most damning thing I can say of a detective novel. I figured out the conclusion -- not just who, but how and why -- on page 93, or a little over one-third of the way through. And it's not that I'm a genius puzzle solver, it's that the author doesn't really try. (view spoiler)[The (hide spoiler)]......more

Reading the 7th book in a beloved series during anxious times is like putting on a warm sweater when you feel a chill. The resolution of the mystery I found far-fetched and rushed, but as always I enjoyed time spent with Gabriel Ash, Hazel Best, and Patience (the dog). This series presents a really......more

The premise is a serious one. Gabriel Ash and his dog Patience are out for a walk when they rescue a terrified teen. The main characters, Constable Hazel Best and Gabriel Ash (second-hand bookseller in his shop Rambles With Books) perfectly complement each other despite the difference in age and jus......more

This is a cosy and comfortable series to read featuring Gabriel Ash and Hazel Best. It is well written and gives a good insight into someone suffering from PTSD. I love Patience, the dog, and the conversations between dog and owner. This is a cosy mystery, rather than a police procedural but the ser......more