The Old Success is a crime novel by Grimes that follows the investigation of three murders connected by a retired detective. The novel is praised for its wit, plotting, and offbeat characters and was named one of the New York Times Best Crime Novels of the Year. Format: Paperback / softback Length: 256 pages Publication date: 05 November 2020 Publisher: Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press When the lifeless body of a Frenchwoman is discovered washed up on a rugged inlet off the Cornish coast, Brian Macalvie, the divisional commander with the Devon-Cornwall police, is summoned to investigate. The only visible footprints found at the scene belong to the two girls who stumbled upon the victim, leaving no clues as to who could have perpetrated this mysterious murder. Meanwhile, Inspector Richard Jury, situated twenty miles away on the rugged cliffs of Land's End, finds himself in the Old Success pub, enjoying a drink with the legendary former CID detective Tom Brownell. Brownell, renowned for his exceptional ability to solve every case he took on, except for one, is a man of intrigue.In the weeks that follow the unexplained death of the tourist, Macalvie and Jury's teams are tasked with investigating two additional murders. The first victim is a man found dead on a Northamptonshire estate, followed by the gruesome discovery of a cleaner's body murdered at Exeter Cathedral. When Macalvie and Jury seek the expertise of Brownell, the retired detective insists that these three murders, despite their distinct methods of execution, are interconnected. As the trio embarks on a quest to unravel this intricate puzzle, Jury and Macalvie hold onto the hope that this case won't be Brownell's second missed opportunity.Written with Grimes's signature wit, intricate plotting, and delightfully unconventional characters, The Old Success is a delectable offering from one of the most captivating mystery writers of our time. The Houston Chronicle has praised it as "prime fare" from this remarkable author. Weight: 244g Dimension: 129 x 197 x 37 (mm) ISBN-13: 9781611854749 Edition number: Main
