2008-05-18 Labour of love

As a regular Colin Forbes reader, I read his last few novels including this one out of loyalty rather than for excitement. His early books including the early Tweed series, were so much better and avidly looked forward to. But alas the same cannot be said for his later novels. I think it was after Colin's wife passed away the demise began, perhaps she had a big hand in editing. His books have taken on this child like writing. The bad guys would fit very nicely as characters in one of Enid Blyton's famous five books. In fact take out the violence and you have a childrens book. If you have never read a Forbes book do not start with this one but do try one of his earlier books. If you are a fan like me then carry on reading out of respect for Colin.