Now You See Them: The Brighton Mysteries 5 Paperback – Box set, April 30, 2020

First, there are called Scooters, not Mopeds. And I feel they knew this since the last time they reference the Meg’s brother’s bike they call it a Scooter. (Yes, I own a 1969 Vespa P150x). The sign Max and Dam saw? The unique car? It was all too convenient. And Edgar leaving the fight between the Mods and Rockers? Taking Bob with him? Seriously? Still a good mystery and I enjoy the series.

A very good Brighton Beach mystery but not the best. I enjoyed getting to know Emma but wish there had been more development of Sam as a character.

Once again, well drawn characters, plenty of atmosphere, and lots of excitement. This really is a fun series. Looking forward to the next title in the series.

I enjoyed the book, and I like the Magic Men series. But I was hoping to follow the various relationships instead of having the author jump ahead like she did. Characters ended up where you knew they would eventually but I would have enjoyed the details.

I really enjoy Elly Griffith’s mysteries. I have read all of the Magic Men books and all the Ruth Galloway books. I recommend them highly. The worst part is waiting for the next in a series to come out. I am looking forward to reading her stand-alone book, Stranger Diaries next.

Another great book by Elly Griffiths.Any time I can read her stories I jump at the chance. This book does not disappoint.

Elly Griffiths knocks it out of the park again. Her ability to develop empathetic characters is amazing. Her storyline is great. The suspense keeps building until the mystery is solved.

elly griffiths is one of my favorite authors. i love british mysteries & she delivers. always holds my interest this was a good read look for more from her

I love this series, and this latest book is no disappointment. Characters have moved on to 1963, with changes in circumstance but no loss of their appeal. I found it moving that, at one point, Max (now a Hollywood star) confesses how much he misses the freezing cold boarding houses and grubby provincial theatres of his days in Variety. If any character disappoints slightly, it is Edgar, who has become a bit of a plodder and needs to be shaken out of it.The atmosphere of 1963 is beautifully evoked. I was a child at the time, and remember hearing of the battles between Mods and Rockers. I also remember the lingering sexism, and how frustrating life could be for women with personality and ability.The female characters are, as ever, very strong. The situation in which Emma finds herself is, alas, typical of the time; but we can look forward to her developing in new directions. The new character, PC Meg, has wonderful potential; the reporter, Sam, is delightful; and Ruby is as formidable as ever.The plot is good — we are kept guessing right to the end — but essentially it is a vehicle for Elly Griffiths’ brilliant story-telling ability.

1964. Brighton. Females abducted. One discovered dead. Supt Edgar Stephens investigates....Evocatively recreated are times as they were - this very much a man's world, women having to fight for the recognition due. Too often their role in the work place is limited to desk work and providing refreshments, not to mention having to endure sexist comments from colleagues. This is a period of changes - at their best the country hopefully on the verge of more enlightened attitudes towards race, gender and sexuality. Meanwhile, there is a new term for those no longer young but not quite adult - teenagers. They are increasingly making their presence felt, disturbingly so in the beach fighting between mods and rockers.Representation of the period is arguably the novel's greatest strength. Readers may be divided about the success of the murder mystery itself, the motives of the perpetrator and the circumstances of the culprit's capture.A pleasant enough read but perhaps lacking the sense of involvement found in more gripping examples of the genre.

Another brilliant book by a brilliant author. In the story a few years have passed since we last read of Mephisto and Stephens, but they are as excellent as ever. They are now both married with children and Max lives in America, but when work brings Max back to Brighton and a crime involves them borh they slip back into their ways and work so well together.Love the way 'Mrs Stephens' life has changed but she is headed in an entirely new direction now, can't wait for the next book to see how it works out.

More than once whilst reading this book, but in places it is really quite sad. The story is good and flows quite well. My niggle is that people seem really quick to pre-judge others based on nothing at all but their own prejudices. Did we think like that in the 60's? I would tend to agree that people are more tolerant, even more accepting these days, but we're we really so hide-bound back then?

Book 5 in the series maintains the quality of the series.As ever the plot is well thought out and character development continues.I was slightly put out that we have moved forward 10 years but the author describes the times very well and it gives the opportunity to signpost future novels in the series.What a great tv show this would make.