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Constable Nick Mystery #14
Constable in Control
BOY RACERS ARE DRIVING EVERYONE MAD AND WHO’S ROBBING ISOLATED CHURCHES?
One particular point of annoyance for the locals is the youths racing along country lanes in their cars. Constable Nick receives nightly calls from one particular villager who is very distressed by the reckless teens.
His current puzzle, however, is a spate of thefts from remote moorland churches. Thefts that may not be unconnected with Claude Jeremiah Greengrass' latest enterprise, a free grass-cutting service to local churches . . .
Meanwhile, Sergeant Blaketon is occupied with the tricky task of policing a football match in Whitby.
Little does Blaketon know that the match will provide local teenagers, including Blaketon’s son, the chance to stage a killer race around Aidensfield.
One particular point of annoyance for the locals is the youths racing along country lanes in their cars. Constable Nick receives nightly calls from one particular villager who is very distressed by the reckless teens.
His current puzzle, however, is a spate of thefts from remote moorland churches. Thefts that may not be unconnected with Claude Jeremiah Greengrass' latest enterprise, a free grass-cutting service to local churches . . .
Meanwhile, Sergeant Blaketon is occupied with the tricky task of policing a football match in Whitby.
Little does Blaketon know that the match will provide local teenagers, including Blaketon’s son, the chance to stage a killer race around Aidensfield.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1995
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May 8, 2017
Book received from NetGalley.
I loved this book. It is a British police procedural set in a small village in Yorkshire in the 1960's. What I enjoyed the most about this book was while the local constabulary was working on solving a crime for once it wasn't a murder. Constable Nick Rhea is dealing with a local youth club that is running a motor rally illegally through the village, everyone knows they're doing it but there is no actual proof while trying to find out who is breaking into the donation boxes at the local churches. I like that it had a slightly different mystery plot. While this is a later book in the series I didn't have an issue keeping up with what was going on, it can be read as a standalone. I will definitely be reading more of the books in this series.
I loved this book. It is a British police procedural set in a small village in Yorkshire in the 1960's. What I enjoyed the most about this book was while the local constabulary was working on solving a crime for once it wasn't a murder. Constable Nick Rhea is dealing with a local youth club that is running a motor rally illegally through the village, everyone knows they're doing it but there is no actual proof while trying to find out who is breaking into the donation boxes at the local churches. I like that it had a slightly different mystery plot. While this is a later book in the series I didn't have an issue keeping up with what was going on, it can be read as a standalone. I will definitely be reading more of the books in this series.
October 19, 2018
now i am hooked. This was such a great, easy and creative book. i was hooked after the first page.
The characters were easy to fall in love with and follow, along with the story. the author made the mental visions so easy and vivid of the surroundings and the characters actions felt so real.
i would highly recommend this author and this book.
The characters were easy to fall in love with and follow, along with the story. the author made the mental visions so easy and vivid of the surroundings and the characters actions felt so real.
i would highly recommend this author and this book.
June 1, 2022
I don't do book reviews
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
I don't do book reviews like you keep seeing, as I find that some give too much of the plot away and I personally hate that, as it makes the book not worth reading. I much prefer to take the authors back cover write up as a review as it can either intrigue you enough to read the book of provide you enough information to make you decide that the book is not for you.
My review rules are: The more stars, the more I liked it.
If there are too many typos or errors the less stars I give
If the storyline or plot is poor or contains too many errors, the characters are too weak, the ending lacking something, then the less stars I give.
Simple, uncomplicated and to the point without giving anything away.
Some of the books I read have been given to me by the author as a pre-release copy and this does not bias my reviews in any way.
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February 3, 2022This was an unusual Constable Nick Mystery and I hope it is an outlier. It was NOT lighthearted. Instead of many vignettes, it was an account of one tragic accident. Constable Nick's wife's role as a doctor was important to the plot. There were not little childrren in his household.
I had read that this book was related to the TV series and the little bit that I tried watching makes it evident that is right.
It was still a good read, but I hope the rest of the series will continue with the gentle and feel good aspects that I enjoyed of the first books. I was not expecting all the drama and tragedy that Constable in Control presented. But yes, Constable Nick was in control of difficult situations.
I had read that this book was related to the TV series and the little bit that I tried watching makes it evident that is right.
It was still a good read, but I hope the rest of the series will continue with the gentle and feel good aspects that I enjoyed of the first books. I was not expecting all the drama and tragedy that Constable in Control presented. But yes, Constable Nick was in control of difficult situations.
January 11, 2021
Enjoyed this one.
This was a good read ,as always. It is great to read about England and how their police did things. The characters are interesting and fun to read about. I really enjoy Nicholas Rhea's writing. No coarseness , just good story telling. In
This was a good read ,as always. It is great to read about England and how their police did things. The characters are interesting and fun to read about. I really enjoy Nicholas Rhea's writing. No coarseness , just good story telling. In
February 3, 2021
Another good book
Another great book in the Constable series and a little different from the previous ones. It centred around one main event and whilst there was tragedy it was a very heartwarming book to read. Pleased I've got the next two on hand to read.
Another great book in the Constable series and a little different from the previous ones. It centred around one main event and whilst there was tragedy it was a very heartwarming book to read. Pleased I've got the next two on hand to read.
December 30, 2021
Love this series
January 2, 2021
Very comfortable read, intelligent and interesting. Which leads me to continue following the series to its conclusion. Brings recollection of pleasant trips in England.
August 4, 2017
Book received from NetGalley.
I love this series of books. While they are British police procedurals they have a definite cozy feel to them. The series takes place in the 1960's in the Yorkshire Dales, a place I came to love while reading James Herriot's books. What I enjoy the most about the series is that they don't focus on a murder mystery. While there are some murders in the books, you are just as likely to read about a robbery, a missing person, or kids who are annoying the local villagers. These are a definite recommend for me.
I love this series of books. While they are British police procedurals they have a definite cozy feel to them. The series takes place in the 1960's in the Yorkshire Dales, a place I came to love while reading James Herriot's books. What I enjoy the most about the series is that they don't focus on a murder mystery. While there are some murders in the books, you are just as likely to read about a robbery, a missing person, or kids who are annoying the local villagers. These are a definite recommend for me.
May 31, 2017
This book started out slow pace. PC Nick Rowan is assigned to District of Aidendield. His wife id a local doctor. His Sgt. Blaketon is ho he reports to.
Right now he assigned to who is robbing offertory boxes in local churches. The only clue has been thief is using a 3/8" large screw driver. And possibly a motor bike .
They are local teens who have a club & they're doing time trials in the moors & through the town. There have quite a few complaints.
I will not write more details about characters & wht happens. This book should be read by adults & teens.
You may need some tissues.
Right now he assigned to who is robbing offertory boxes in local churches. The only clue has been thief is using a 3/8" large screw driver. And possibly a motor bike .
They are local teens who have a club & they're doing time trials in the moors & through the town. There have quite a few complaints.
I will not write more details about characters & wht happens. This book should be read by adults & teens.
You may need some tissues.
June 7, 2018
Good book!
I enjoyed reading this highly entertaining book. This is the second Constable Nick book I've read, and I have not been disappointed with either book. I highly recommend this book to other mystery lovers.
I enjoyed reading this highly entertaining book. This is the second Constable Nick book I've read, and I have not been disappointed with either book. I highly recommend this book to other mystery lovers.
June 12, 2017
Not on of the more enjoyable books in the series.
I read the ebook - and in the ebook the constable wasn't Rhea - leaving me a bit confused
I read the ebook - and in the ebook the constable wasn't Rhea - leaving me a bit confused
March 13, 2020
A extremely readable book, which mixes rural cosiness while dealing with some difficult subject matter. It feels like a lost episode of the TV series. I enjoyed it greatly.
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