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The last of Inspector Morse. Even though Morse dies of heart failure complicated by alcoholism and diabetes this is not a depressing book. The plot is complicated, there are a few red herrings, we get to enjoy Morse's eccentricities. I particularly enjoyed the epigraphs at the head of each chapter. Normally I don't bother with these but in this case they added to my enjoyment of the book.
Paul Barber
You can guess by the title if you have read the previous books in the series that Morris is on his last case. A brilliant mind without any religious influence totally self-destucts in this episode. A man who bravely goes his way to his early demise yet still solves the case. Had the brilliant man been able to see the brilliance of his God and Creator, maybe he wouldn't have treated his life so callously. I know it's fiction, but you are captivated by Colin Dexter's portrayal of his character and its tragic and unnecessary end.
Kathy Olson
Bittersweet, enjoyed the story. Hated to see Morse go. Thank goodness for Lewis and Endeavor.