You've Lost That Livin' Feelin' - (Adam Parrall Mystery) by Nicholas George (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Introducing Adam Parrall--retired drummer, vinyl record store owner . . . and amateur sleuth!

Adam Parrall's wild days as a drummer in a rock band are far behind him. Now semi-retired and running a record store in the sleepy town of Cordoba on the mid-California coast, life is considerably calmer, with pleasant surprises such as winning a lifetime achievement award (which Adam learns, depressingly, is intended for deceased artists).

There's plenty of life left in Adam yet, though sadly the same can't be said of Righteous Brother tribute artist Barry Haddon, whose dead body is discovered by Adam outside a nightclub. Suddenly Adam discovers an exciting new hobby--sleuthing! Is a knife-wielding robber terrorizing the locals responsible for Barry's murder? As panic and confusion sweeps through the town, Adam can't rule anything--or anyone--out. Unfortunately, his meddling may mean that he'll qualify for that lifetime achievement award sooner than he thought!

The first in an irresistibly charming cozy mystery series featuring a retired drummer seeking to recapture the excitement of his rock band heyday by solving crime. A page-turning must-read for fans of M.C. Beaton, Richard Osman and J.M. Hall!

Review Quotes

[George] delivers the goods here, with top-notch detective work and a delightfully cozy atmosphere. Armchair sleuths will be thrilled-- "Publishers Weekly on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland"

A fresh concept for a new series that offers readers the chance to see the English countryside. Those who enjoy Steve Burrows's birding mysteries may want to try this nature-heavy cozy-- "Library Journal on A Deadly Walk in Devon"

An atmospheric mystery with delightful descriptions of the countryside in the Lake District-- "Library Journal on A Lethal Walk in Lakeland"

Crisply written, laying a solid groundwork for further whodunits featuring an unconventional pair of sleuths in Chase and Billie-- "Kirkus Reviews on A Deadly Walk in Devon"

Join the intriguing group of trekkers . . . and wander along a trail full of treacherous twists and turns to the absolutely gobsmacking reveal at the end of the path. Great fun!-- "LESLIE MEIER, New York Times bestselling author, on A Deadly Walk in Devon"

This appealing, first-in-a-series debut is a variation on the closed-house mystery, with distinct character personalities hiding deep enmities-- "Booklist on A Deadly Walk in Devon"