These well-thought-out detective mysteries feature a maverick detective, whose idiosyncratic mannerisms and habits somehow appeal to the reader. But these are not ordinary stories. The author displays his vast knowledge of pike fishing as well as the dialects and behaviors of all the denizens of the Lake District in England. His style is captivating, and his descriptions are peppered with esoteric diction and complex syntax that somehow work together to draw the reader in to cheer for this unique detective as he carefully solves various complicated mysteries.