I was so glad to have the "Flynn" novels to read after finishing up the "Fletch" novels by Gregory McDonald. What a treat.

Readers were first introduced to Francis Xavier Flynn in "Confess, Fletch." Astute readers surely assumed there was more to this Boston Police "Inspector" than met the eye, and they learn that is surely true in this selection.

McDonald hits the mark, again. ( )

A spin-off of the Fletch comic-mystery series, Flynn is a pale imitation of the Fletch books (which weren't that great to start with anyway). Police man Flynn investigates a plane crash with lots of red herrings. I read to the end but only because I'm a completist. ( )

a plane explodion is traced to international arms deal chicaniry

The Fletch series has it's obvious charms. Flynn and his excellent family are a counterpoint, and rich in characters and mystery. ( )