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Death of a Prankster (Hamish Macbeth Mysteries) | 
 enlarge | Author: M C Beaton
Publisher: Fawcett Books
Category: Book
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Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 74945
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Edition: Reissue
Pages: 176
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Dimensions (in): 6.9 x 4.2 x 0.5
ISBN: 0804111022
Dewey Decimal Number: 823.914
EAN: 9780804111027
ASIN: 0804111022
Publication Date: July 1993
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Not Much to Laugh or Smile About January 19, 2007
Donald Mitchell (Boston)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Death of a Prankster is that rarity in this series, a pretty ordinary mystery and story that borders on not quite being up to the average level. Unlike many of the other stories in the series, you could skip this one and not miss anything. But I think you'll enjoy Death of a Prankster well enough, as long as you don't expect it to begin to match up to Death of a Hussy.
Think of this novel as the case that got Hamish central heating for the Lochdubh police station where he resides.
Andrew Trent is a monster of a man, playing cruel, crude jokes on one and all: It's his purpose in life. His family avoids him like the plague, but because Andrew is rich, they flock together when he tells one and all that he's on death's door. Trent may not have meant that to be true, but it turns out to be the case when someone murders the old scoundrel. But bumping off Trent doesn't end the murderous mayhem. Until late in the book, it's clear that almost everyone hated Trent . . . but the motive and method of his murder are unclear. A chance investigative foray reveals all, and the ending simply explores the harm that greed does to the soul. In typical Hamish Macbeth fashion, there's a confrontation with all of the suspects that leads to a confession (Perry Mason style) based on a pretty far-fetched scenario.
Trent doesn't ring true as a character. That's a major flaw in the book. In addition, most of the other characters don't ring true either. Some, while ringing a little bit true, aren't anyone you want to know more about. So you're left with the story to keep you entertained. It's not a very entertaining story. So you'll find yourself simply cherishing the moments when it's all Hamish and Priscilla in their intimate-at-arm's-length relationship.
The book is ultimately almost totally forgettable. I don't even remember having a good laugh or smile while reading the material.
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