Another One goes Tonight by Peter Lovesey

May 10, 2018

Born: September 10, 1936 in Whitton, United Kingdom

Other Names: Lovesey, Peter Harmer; Lear, Peter

Nationality: British   Occupation: Novelist

Long a major figure of the mystery genre, Peter Lovesey is the
author of several series and numerous short stories. His series, of which the Peter Diamond mysteries are the best-regarded, are set in various British locales and time periods. Lovesey is noted for writing puzzlers with strong character-building: his complex plots
challenge, yet his characters are also well-described, intelligent but fallible investigators who often solve the case through sheer doggedness, instead of genius. Lovesey's language is economical, but he displays a keen eye for vivid and telling details. Start with:

The Last Detective (Contemporary Mystery); Wobble to Death (Historical Mystery).

Peter Diamond Mysteries
This masterful, many tiered examination of British police work
features an unorthodox and shrewd chief superintendent in Bath,
England who is always bucking police bureaucracy. These traditional police procedurals are filled with compelling characters, intricate plots, and witty dialogue. The mysteries are made up of puzzles and red herrings that keep the stories moving quickly and the reader guessing


The last detective (1991) Peter Diamond mysteries, # 1

Diamond solitaire ( 1992) # 2

The summons ( 1995) # 3

Bloodhounds (1996), # 4

Upon a dark night (1997) #5

The vault ( 2000) #, 6

Diamond dust ( 2002) # 7

The house sitter ( 2003) #8

The secret hangman (2007) # 9

Skeleton Hill ( 2009) #10

Stagestruck: a Peter Diamond investigation (2011) #11

Cop to corpse: a Peter Diamond investigation (2012) #12

The tooth tattoo (2013), # 13

The stone wife ( 2014) #, 14

Down among the dead men: a Peter Diamond investigation ( 2015) #15

Another one goes tonight: a Peter Diamond investigation (2016) #16

Beau death ( 2017) #17


Read-alikes


1. Percy Peach mysteries by J. M. Gregson, Reason: Both authors showcase contemporary police teams that are led by a strong male detective who is not afraid to buck his superiors. The mysteries are cleverly plotted, have sharp characterization, and a wry sense of humor. The books are slower paced as they realistically portray how the police work. -- Merle Jacob


2. Bryant and May mysteries by Christopher Fowler, Reason: Although the 'Bryant and May mysteries' have supernatural elements not found in the 'Peter Diamond mysteries,' both of these series feature wry humor, intricate plots, and engaging (if sometimes curmudgeonly) detectives. -- Victoria Caplinger


3. Joe Gunther mysteries by Archer Mayor, Reason: Though the Joe Gunther mysteries are set in Battleboro, Vermont and the Peter Diamond mysteries take place in Bath, England, both atmospheric series feature intriguing police inspectors, airtight plotting, and a strong sense of place. -- Mike Nilsson


4. Lambert and Hook mysteries by J. M. Gregson, Reason: Both of these series showcase contemporary police teams led by a strong male detective not afraid to buck his superiors. The mysteries are cleverly plotted, have sharp characterization, and a wry sense of humor. The books are slower paced as they realistically portray how the police work. - - Merle Jacob


Other Peter Lovesey series:

Sergeant Cribb mysteries (Most Recent: Aug 2016)

Prince of Wales mysteries (Most Recent: Jan 2011)

Inspector Hen Mallin novels (Most Recent: Apr 2008)