Tim Frazer Again: A Tim Frazer Thriller (Crime Classics) by Francis Durbridge (15-Oct-2013) Paperback

Tim Frazer #2

by Francis Durbridge

Excellent Book

Genres: Mystery, Audiobook, Noir, Crime

Paperback

First published January 1, 1964

About the author

Francis Henry Durbridge was an English playwright and author born in Hull. In 1938, he created the character Paul Temple for the BBC radio serial Send for Paul Temple.

A crime novelist and detective, the gentlemanly Temple solved numerous crimes with the help of Steve Trent, a Fleet Street journalist who later became his wife. The character proved enormously popular and appeared in 16 radio serials and later spawned a 64-part big-budget television series (1969-71) and radio productions, as well as a number of comic strips, four feature films and various foreign radio productions.

Francis Durbridge also had a successful career as a writer for the stage and screen. His most successful play, Suddenly at Home, ran in London’s West End for over a year.

Reviews

[Vikas Datta · Rating 4 out of 5]

And another of those typical British writings... move slowly initially but pack a punch. Tim Frazer is someone I will looking for though it is Richards who impresses me most

[Jeff Lewis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tim Frazier travels to Amsterdam to follow the footsteps of fellow agent Leo Salinger who is run over. What he discovers is a beautiful woman and a web of diamond smugglers. Sadly he's out of favour these days but Francis Durbridge was a genius of twisting plot and this an excellent example of his many television shows from the fifties to the seventies.

[David Highton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Exciting stuff about smuggling from Amsterdam

[John · Rating 2 out of 5]

Lightweight novel adaptation from very popular, long running BBC radio serial in the 60's. Not particularly credible with poor plot line. I won't be rushing to read any of the others.

[Simon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like these Tim Frazer adventures more than Paul Temple. They're nice comfort reads.

[Jules Jones · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another case for engineer turned secret agent Tim Frazer, definitely of its time but a pleasant way to spend a couple of hours. Unabridged on 2 CDs and read by Anthony Head.