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When James Harmony dies in 1946, his son David should have inherited the family’s wealth. Instead, Theo Pack, his cousin, kills David and his younger brother Robert, by putting them on a boat and setting it ablaze on the open sea. Sixteen years later, just before the estate is to be settled, attorney Lawrence Wykerton, James’s good friend, sole trustee and guardian for his sons, carries out a mad scheme. He approaches an actor, Nick Downing, and asks him to impersonate David and flush out his killer.
Losing David by Cheryl B. Dale is set in the 1960s. The likes of The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Audrey Hepburn are just some of the elements of the era mentioned in this mystery novel. I love the playlist of old songs included in the beginning of every chapter; it’s ingenious and creates an interesting atmosphere while immersing one in the story. Any readers who may have the songs in their possession, or at least know some of the songs, would have a great time reading while listening or playing the songs in their minds while reading.
One of the best parts of the story is when David's childhood friend, Megan Mulrennon, unfortunately reveals her suspicions about Nick to Theo. It’s a highly suspenseful and edgy moment for me. Dale’s evocative narration, which easily evokes readers’ emotions, shines in a story that should effortlessly gain her more fans. Losing David is a great mystery read and would be a blast from the past for some readers. A commendable work from Dale.
