Old Success

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.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 07 November 2019
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 of the Devon-Cornwall police, is summoned to investigate. The only visible footprints found at the scene belong to the two girls who discovered her, leaving no clues as to who could have perpetrated this mysterious murder. Meanwhile, Inspector Richard Jury, situated twenty miles away on the tip of Land's End, is enjoying a drink at the Old Success pub, reminiscing with the legendary former CID detective Tom Brownell. Brownell, renowned for his ability to solve every case he took on, has a notable exception in his record.

In the weeks that follow the unexplained death of the tourist, Macalvie and Jury's teams receive two more murder cases to investigate. The first involves the discovery of a man's lifeless body on a Northamptonshire estate, followed by the murder of a cleaner at Exeter Cathedral. When Macalvie and Jury seek the expertise of Brownell, the retired detective insists that all three murders 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.

Crafted 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 talented author.

Weight: 412g
Dimension: 157 x 233 x 16 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781611854756
Edition number: Main