Better than a Rest (Leo Street, Book 2)
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Better than a Rest (Leo Street, Book 2) by Pauline Mclynn
Pauline McLynn's second crime novel to feature intrepid female PI, Leo Street. 'Sparky crime caper combining a cracking plot with nice one-liners' Eve
A darkly amusing tale..[Pauline McLynn's] writing is comic with a heavy dose of realism. She doesn't hide behind "happy ever afters", more "what are you at?"s. It's entertaining and it's also life
'Well-rounded and believable, [Leo Street] is the type of woman you'd like to go down the pub with for a pint of the black stuff' The Big Issue in the North * The Big Issue in the North *
'Upbeat, very funny' Sainsbury's Magazine * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Where McLynn excels is with her dialogue which is funny and snappy...This book is well written within its genre and will sit well on a shelf next to such writers as Cathy Kelly, Morag Prunty and Marian Keyes...a breezy summer read
Hilariously funny follow-up to SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND. With the perfect balance of humour, adventure and romance, Pauline makes crafting witty, fast-paced fiction look like a doddle
'Extremely amusing' Gay Times * Gay Times *
Sparky, fresh, warm and absorbing...go out and buy it as soon as it hits the bookstore shelves
Sparky crime caper combining a cracking plot with nice one-liners. Pacy and oddly charming, [Better than a Rest] is perfect beach fodder
You'll be chuckling through your sunburn
Pacy crime caper
An enjoyable romp into a fertile and quick-witted imagination
It's Jenny Colgan meets Lauren Henderson - cheeky and chirpy crime
'McLynn will have you laughing or at least smiling wryly...A page-turner for the laughs' The List * The List *
'Upbeat, witty and deftly crafted' She * She *
'A lively, funny crime novel' Sunday Mirror * Sunday Mirror *
'Chicklit and crime capers come together in fine sparkling style in this delightful outing from Pauline McLynn...beautifully balancing humour and adventure...Moving at a rattling pace, the one-liners come thick and fast' Hello * Hello *
Very funny in a Smack the Pony style * U magazine *
'Well-rounded and believable, [Leo Street] is the type of woman you'd like to go down the pub with for a pint of the black stuff' The Big Issue in the North * The Big Issue in the North *
'Upbeat, very funny' Sainsbury's Magazine * Sainsbury's Magazine *
Where McLynn excels is with her dialogue which is funny and snappy...This book is well written within its genre and will sit well on a shelf next to such writers as Cathy Kelly, Morag Prunty and Marian Keyes...a breezy summer read
Hilariously funny follow-up to SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND. With the perfect balance of humour, adventure and romance, Pauline makes crafting witty, fast-paced fiction look like a doddle
'Extremely amusing' Gay Times * Gay Times *
Sparky, fresh, warm and absorbing...go out and buy it as soon as it hits the bookstore shelves
Sparky crime caper combining a cracking plot with nice one-liners. Pacy and oddly charming, [Better than a Rest] is perfect beach fodder
You'll be chuckling through your sunburn
Pacy crime caper
An enjoyable romp into a fertile and quick-witted imagination
It's Jenny Colgan meets Lauren Henderson - cheeky and chirpy crime
'McLynn will have you laughing or at least smiling wryly...A page-turner for the laughs' The List * The List *
'Upbeat, witty and deftly crafted' She * She *
'A lively, funny crime novel' Sunday Mirror * Sunday Mirror *
'Chicklit and crime capers come together in fine sparkling style in this delightful outing from Pauline McLynn...beautifully balancing humour and adventure...Moving at a rattling pace, the one-liners come thick and fast' Hello * Hello *
Very funny in a Smack the Pony style * U magazine *
Pauline McLynn grew up in Galway. She shot to fame playing the inimitable Mrs Doyle in Father Ted, and has appeared in numerous other film, television and stage roles. She divides her time between London, Dublin and Kilkenny, where she lives with her husband.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780747263982 |
| ISBN 10 | 0747263981 |
| Title | Better than a Rest (Leo Street, Book 2) |
| Author | Pauline Mclynn |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Headline Publishing Group |
| Year published | 2001-12-06 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |