Publisher's Weekly
The Toronto movie set of a thriller about a Nazi concentration camp guard sighted long after the war is besieged by acts of sabotage: the sprinkler system goes off unexpectedly; the star is mugged; completed film is stolen; and, finally, there is a murder. Under the eyes of staff inspector Charles Slater of the metropolitan police, brought in to identify the culprit, mishaps escalate and smoldering animosities on the set burst into full-blown hatreds, to the point where any number of individuals can legitimately be viewed as suspects. Charlie, hero of seven previous mysteries ( The Night the Gods Smiled ), is a likable and savvy police veteran whose amiability is reflected in Wright's light, breezy tale where even the murder does not seem tragic. Essential clues remain hidden too long in Charlie's mind, but the story's strength resides more in its good humor than in its central mystery.
Library Journal
Toronto's Special Affairs Detective Charlie Salter ( A Sensitive Case ) returns as police advisor to a film crew shooting a movie about a Nazi war criminal in hiding. Costly practical jokes have plagued the project since its outset, and the producer faces ruin if he fails to meet his deadline. As damaging sabotage continues, Salter probes behind the scenes, contending with a prima donna scriptwriter, a know-it-all co-star, and assorted assistant directors. Wright continues the Salter series with his usual strong focus, refreshing Canadian backgrounds, straight-faced dry humor, well-balanced storyline, and taut suspense. Recommended.
The Toronto movie set of a thriller about a Nazi concentration camp guard sighted long after the war is besieged by acts of sabotage: the sprinkler system goes off unexpectedly; the star is mugged; completed film is stolen; and, finally, there is a murder. Under the eyes of staff inspector Charles Slater of the metropolitan police, brought in to identify the culprit, mishaps escalate and smoldering animosities on the set burst into full-blown hatreds, to the point where any number of individuals can legitimately be viewed as suspects. Charlie, hero of seven previous mysteries ( The Night the Gods Smiled ), is a likable and savvy police veteran whose amiability is reflected in Wright's light, breezy tale where even the murder does not seem tragic. Essential clues remain hidden too long in Charlie's mind, but the story's strength resides more in its good humor than in its central mystery.
Library Journal
Toronto's Special Affairs Detective Charlie Salter ( A Sensitive Case ) returns as police advisor to a film crew shooting a movie about a Nazi war criminal in hiding. Costly practical jokes have plagued the project since its outset, and the producer faces ruin if he fails to meet his deadline. As damaging sabotage continues, Salter probes behind the scenes, contending with a prima donna scriptwriter, a know-it-all co-star, and assorted assistant directors. Wright continues the Salter series with his usual strong focus, refreshing Canadian backgrounds, straight-faced dry humor, well-balanced storyline, and taut suspense. Recommended.
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Hardback Editions
January 1992 : Hardback
| Title: Final Cut (Lythway Large Print Books) Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-7451-1494-6 / 978-0-7451-1494-1 (UK edition) Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
December 1991 : Hardback
| Title: Final Cut Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 1-56054-259-4 / 9781560542599 (USA edition) Publisher: Thorndike Pr Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
May 1991 : Hardback
| Title: Final Cut Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-684-19300-0 / 978-0-684-19300-7 (USA edition) Publisher: Scribner Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
April 1991 : Hardback
| Title: Final Cut Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-385-25289-7 / 978-0-385-25289-8 (USA edition) Publisher: Doubleday Canada Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
March 1991 : Hardback
| Title: Final Cut (Crime club) Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-00-232338-9 / 978-0-00-232338-3 (UK edition) Publisher: Collins Crime Availability: Amazon Amazon UK More details... |
Paperback Editions
November 1992 : Paperback
| Title: Final Cut Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-373-26107-1 / 978-0-373-26107-9 (UK edition) Publisher: Harlequin Books (Mm) Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
August 1992 : Paperback
| Title: Final Cut (Lansdown Large Print Books) Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-7451-5605-3 / 978-0-7451-5605-7 (UK edition) Publisher: Chivers Large print (Chivers, Windsor, Paragon & C Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
1991 : Paperback
| Title: final cut Author(s): eric wright Publisher: worldwide Availability: Amazon More details... |
Other Editions
April 1992 : Unbound
| Title: Final Cut Author(s): Eric Wright ISBN: 0-7704-2489-9 / 978-0-7704-2489-3 (Canada (English speaking) edition) Publisher: Seal Books Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA More details... |
January 1992 : Unknown
| Title: Final Cut Author(s): Eric Wright Publisher: Bantam Seal Availability: Amazon UK More details... |
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