Billy Boyle: A World War II Mystery

This was offered as a free download for my Nook.

I am usually a sucker for anything having to do with World War II, but I was disappointed in the execution of this book. I just didn't find the characters to be all that credible as real people. Billy's background as a Southie Irish Cop did not ring true to me; it felt more like a plot device than an actual characterization. And in a related problem, the detective genre stylings utilized did not blend well with the espionage story. I found myself wishing that the book was either a Boston crime story, or a London spy story, but not both at once.

Still, others may have a completely different attitude towards this material and find it worthwhile. It is crafted well enough to be a light, enjoyable read.

Nice start to a new series for me. Nothing fancy here but solid.