A Matter of Policy

An Amy Brewster Mystery

By: Sam Merwin Jr.

Narrated by: Janelle Bigham

A Matter of Policy is an enthralling listen that begins when a young friend of Amy Brewster finds his life in jeopardy when an unknown mastermind insures it for one million dollars. When a private detective hired to protect the young man is the first victim, Amy Brewster must think fast and act faster if she is to learn who is behind the plot on the young man’s life in time to save him.

Is it Tosta Kaaren, aka the Canarsie Swede, a platinum-blonde nightclub singer whose real name is Toots Carlin? Or Paulie Paulec, the local crime boss who has a finger in every racket in town? Or playboy Lance Torrey, whose sources of income are suspect at best?

This is one of three suspenseful Amy Brewster mystery reprints by the legendary Golden Age mystery writer/editor Sam Merwin, Jr., available for the first time in more than 50 years!

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Fun Mystery

If you like mysteries, this one is for you. Jim was a shy person growing up. He finds his life is a stake when he discovers someone has taken out a life insurance policy on him for a half million dollars. Jim’s boss asked Amy Brewster to look into it. Then the excitement starts. The narrator did a good job.

Trust no one

This is a pretty good mystery set back in time. It seems that suspects are plenty. I trusted no one and this kept me intrigued.

what the what??

More action and drama than you can imagine. The fight scenes are choreographed beautifully.
Amy, once again rises to the top like the cream on milk. I enjoyed following along and was clueless as to whodunit. I voluntarily listened to a free copy of this and am giving an honest review. The narrator did a good job bringing it to life.

An enjoyable mystery

A Matter of Policy by Sam Merwin Jr was an 1940 noir mystery with a female detective. I like these type of mysteries and this did not disappoint! The narrator Jannelle Bigham created unique voices for the characters and kept the story moving forward. Great narration and a fun listen.

Noir Female Detective

I am a big fan of the Noir Detective books and movies of the 1940's. I had never heard of Sam Merwin Jr. until I was given the chance to listen to this audiobook by the publisher.

Jim Leavitt is a milquetoast working for a financial company. After his father's suicide, Jim just tries to get by and go unnoticed. When his boss, Mr. Stuveysant, sees a newspaper article saying that Jim is one of the most insured men in the city, the intrigue begins.

This is a great book for the genre. You have thugs, a sultry nightclub singer, a love interest, a police detective, a playboy or two and a gumshoe detective, plus just enough action to keep the story moving at a fast pace.

The character of Amy Brewster is totally unique. Where else will do you find a 300 pound gin-drinking woman who is a PI? The vocabulary and style of writing are pure 1940's and it's fun to read a book without cell phones and computers!

The narrator, Janelle Bigham, does a wonderful job and adds a lot to the enjoyment of the story. She doesn't try to imitate male voices (which hardly ever works) but has enough difference in her inflections for the listener to know who is talking.

If you are fan of this genre, give this one a go. You won't be disappointed!